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R274 KFW

1998 Kawasaki KLE500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

11,345 mi
Last recorded11,345 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki KLE50017,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 KFW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 11,345 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 11,345 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 15,464 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 15,216 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 15,096 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 15,096 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 15,044 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 15,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2012 15,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 14,772 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 14,772 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 12,972 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 11,884 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 11,829 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 11,619 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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R274 KFW is a 1998 Kawasaki KLE500 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 17,899 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 R274 KFW, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R274 KFW registered?

R274 KFW is a 1998 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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