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L416 PDO

1994 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,074 mi
Last recorded19,074 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki KLE50025,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL416 PDO
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 19,074 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 19,074 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 14,777 miles

Drive chain slightly loose drive chain requires adjustment (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 14,664 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 14,625 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 14,334 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 13,863 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 13,515 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 12,674 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 11,647 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLE500?

Based on 9,168 MOT tests across 973 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
764
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
973
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 152
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 147
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 66
Horn not working 66
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 63
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L416 PDO is a 1994 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 25,301 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki KLE500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 152 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L416 PDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLE500 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L416 PDO registered?

L416 PDO is a 1994 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 20 April 1994.

Is L416 PDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L416 PDO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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