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P775 PHY

1996 Kawasaki KLE500

Turquoise Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,192 mi
Last recorded34,192 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki KLE50026,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP775 PHY
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2025 34,192 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 32,532 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 31,179 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 28,580 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 26,861 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 25,297 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 23,608 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 21,162 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 17,384 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 17,338 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 17,320 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 17,308 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 17,299 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 13,080 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,732 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 16,409 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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P775 PHY is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500 in Turquoise with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P775 PHY, 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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What year was P775 PHY registered?

P775 PHY is a 1996 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P775 PHY safe to buy?

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