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R775 VGC

1998 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,268 mi
Last recorded8,268 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki KLE50017,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 VGC
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 8,268 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 6,330 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 5,208 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 3,937 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 3,267 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 3,267 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 3,186 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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R775 VGC is a 1998 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R775 VGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R775 VGC registered?

R775 VGC is a 1998 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R775 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R775 VGC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R775 VGC have outstanding finance?

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