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L498 LTW

1993 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,558 mi
Last recorded30,558 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki KLE50026,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL498 LTW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2024 30,558 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 29,914 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 28,745 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 27,952 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 27,809 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 27,673 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 27,276 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 22,991 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 22,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Jul 2013 21,649 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 20,861 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Jul 2010 20,558 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 20,043 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 17,655 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 15,672 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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L498 LTW is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 26,205 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 L498 LTW, 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 33 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 L498 LTW registered?

L498 LTW is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 3 September 1993.

Is L498 LTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L498 LTW shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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