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L901 RYD

2002 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

31,996 mi
Last recorded31,996 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki KLE50031,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL901 RYD
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 31,996 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 31,789 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 31,564 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 31,433 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 31,369 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 31,230 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 31,230 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 31,230 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,090 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 30,913 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 30,730 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,611 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 30,203 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 29,702 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 28,871 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 26 May 2010 28,871 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 27,498 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 27,498 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 26,164 miles

n/s/f indicator stalk repaired

Fail 28 May 2008 26,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

n/s/f indicator stalk repaired

Pass 6 Apr 2007 25,338 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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L901 RYD is a 2002 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 31,230 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 L901 RYD, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L901 RYD registered?

L901 RYD is a 2002 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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The MOT history for L901 RYD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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