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N926 EHK

1996 Kawasaki KLE500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102 mi
Last recorded102 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KLE50026,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN926 EHK
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 102 miles

Rear tyre wall cracking ,

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 44,390 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Sprocket bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 44,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 44,386 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 42,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front CLUTCH LEVER DAMAGED BUT STILL WORKS

Fail 6 Feb 2019 42,640 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front CLUTCH LEVER DAMAGED BUT STILL WORKS

Pass 7 Feb 2018 39,029 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Cush drive slightly worn

Pass 9 Feb 2017 36,200 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 36,104 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Split Pin missing from rear wheel axle nut (6.2.1h)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,517 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 30,632 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 30,632 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 30,024 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 29,974 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 29,620 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 26,791 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 26,230 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 26,230 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 26,018 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,695 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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N926 EHK is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N926 EHK, 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.

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N926 EHK is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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