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L504 MWE

1993 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

23,918 mi
Last recorded23,918 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki KLE50026,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL504 MWE
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 23,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded front & rear (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 23,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded front & rear (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 23,708 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 23,708 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2013 23,683 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 20,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

handlebars slightly out of shape

Fail 12 Jul 2012 20,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

handlebars slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Jul 2011 19,127 miles

number plate light inoperative

very slight movement in front forks/bearings

Fail 20 Jul 2011 19,123 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

number plate light inoperative

very slight movement in front forks/bearings

Pass 25 Jun 2010 16,782 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 16,782 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 16,438 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 16,437 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 16,066 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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L504 MWE is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 L504 MWE, 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.

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L504 MWE is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 29 October 1993.

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