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R890 VYB

1997 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,676 mi
Last recorded34,676 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki KLE50019,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 VYB
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 34,676 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 34,676 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 32,191 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 32,175 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 30,235 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 18,753 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)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 17 May 2018 18,743 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 18,691 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 18,682 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 18,644 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 18,482 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 18,296 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 18,145 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 17,403 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 17,403 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 16,707 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 16,066 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 14,938 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 14,920 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 13,255 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 11,912 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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R890 VYB is a 1997 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R890 VYB, 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.

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R890 VYB is a 1997 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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