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M981 PKN

1994 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

17,100 mi
Last recorded17,100 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki KLE50025,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM981 PKN
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 17,100 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 16,801 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 16,409 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 16,047 miles

front tyre cracking in side walls

Pass 17 May 2022 15,858 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 15,858 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 15,428 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 15,296 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 15,103 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 15,002 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 14,893 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 14,725 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 14,615 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 14,476 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 14,364 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 14,204 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 14,072 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 13,911 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 13,701 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 13,540 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 13,394 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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M981 PKN is a 1994 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 M981 PKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M981 PKN registered?

M981 PKN is a 1994 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 2 December 1994.

Is M981 PKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M981 PKN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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