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L998 DNA

1993 Kawasaki KLE500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,995 mi
Last recorded15,995 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki KLE50026,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL998 DNA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 15,995 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 15,199 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 14,140 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 13,965 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 13,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 13,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 13,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 12,515 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 9,950 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 7,983 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 5,552 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 2,455 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 2,199 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 2,185 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 2,174 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 2,160 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 2,128 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 2,119 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 2,108 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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L998 DNA is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 L998 DNA, 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 L998 DNA registered?

L998 DNA is a 1993 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L998 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L998 DNA shows 19 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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