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L749 FVM

1994 Kawasaki KLE500

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,947 mi
Last recorded49,947 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki KLE50025,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL749 FVM
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 49,947 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 19,586 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 48,639 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 46,643 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 45,703 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 45,696 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp other indicators flashing dimly when one side indicator on. (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released pedal (1.3.1e)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,636 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 33,182 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 33,179 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 29,446 miles

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

Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2008 25,826 miles

Number plate light inoperative

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,986 miles

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

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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L749 FVM is a 1994 Kawasaki KLE500 in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 25,301 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L749 FVM, 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.

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What year was L749 FVM registered?

L749 FVM is a 1994 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 19 July 1994.

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