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N690 LDE

1996 Kawasaki KLE500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

24,319 mi
Last recorded24,319 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KLE50026,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN690 LDE
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 24,319 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 24,012 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 23,705 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 23,524 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 23,344 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 23,106 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 22,973 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 22,753 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 22,589 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 22,501 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 22,343 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 22,337 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 22,249 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 21,989 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 21,989 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 21,992 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear shock spring corroding

some spokes in front wheel corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2011 21,340 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 21,134 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 21,134 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Apr 2009 20,637 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 20,058 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 19,806 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 19,312 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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N690 LDE is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 26,192 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 N690 LDE, 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 30 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 N690 LDE registered?

N690 LDE is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N690 LDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N690 LDE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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