CarVerify

Free Car Check

Q45CFG

1976 Kawasaki KH500

Purple Petrol 499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,196 mi
Last recorded25,196 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1976 Kawasaki KH50022,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ45CFG
MakeKawasaki
ModelKH500
Year1976
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 25,196 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 25,096 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 25,003 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 25,003 miles

Handlebar retaining device missing both circlips missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 24,764 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 24,764 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 24,764 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 24,124 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 24,030 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 23,692 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 23,261 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KH500?

Based on 771 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
184
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 3
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 3
Drive chain excessively loose 3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 3
Full Kawasaki KH500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Q45CFG is a 1976 Kawasaki KH500 in Purple with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1976 Kawasaki KH500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 22,456 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 KH500 fails its MOT is direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q45CFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KH500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 50 years old, this Kawasaki KH500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Q45CFG?

You can check the full history of Q45CFG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Q45CFG registered?

Q45CFG is a 1976 Kawasaki KH500, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is Q45CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q45CFG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Q45CFG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Q45CFG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.