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P621 VTX

1997 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,743 mi
Last recorded31,743 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KLE50019,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP621 VTX
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 31,743 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 29,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 28,822 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 26,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 26,421 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2014 22,946 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 18,705 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 15,157 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 15,157 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 14,632 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 11,648 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 11,373 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 10,369 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 8,814 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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P621 VTX is a 1997 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 19,205 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 P621 VTX, 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 29 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 P621 VTX registered?

P621 VTX is a 1997 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P621 VTX safe to buy?

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