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L453 XBX

1998 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,932 mi
Last recorded35,932 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki KLE50017,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL453 XBX
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 35,932 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 35,925 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2021 35,886 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 34,908 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 34,252 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 34,243 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 32,194 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 32,194 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 29,697 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 29,328 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 29,074 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,626 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,765 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 25,222 miles

headlamp taped image flat

Pass 17 Mar 2006 25,207 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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L453 XBX is a 1998 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,899 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L453 XBX, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L453 XBX registered?

L453 XBX is a 1998 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is L453 XBX safe to buy?

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