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M315 KOJ

1994 Kawasaki KLE500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,640 mi
Last recorded39,640 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki KLE50025,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM315 KOJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 39,640 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 39,251 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 38,136 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 37,524 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 36,962 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 35,400 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 35,400 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 33,805 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 32,494 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear pads difficult to view --early inspection is advised (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 18 May 2017 32,494 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing new split pin fitted (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear pads difficult to view --early inspection is advised (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering rear wheel out of alignment -----readjusted to correct fault (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 30,891 miles

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

number plate lamp not working

Pass 10 Feb 2015 25,363 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 24,188 miles

fork gators split

front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2013 24,186 miles

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

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

fork gators split

front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 23,048 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 22,837 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 22,837 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 19,067 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 17,164 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 15,209 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 10,620 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 10,618 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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M315 KOJ is a 1994 Kawasaki KLE500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 25,301 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 M315 KOJ, 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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M315 KOJ is a 1994 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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