MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
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))
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
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)
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)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
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)
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)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLE500?
Based on 9,168 MOT tests across 973 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R890 VYB registered?
R890 VYB is a 1997 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 15 August 1997.
Is R890 VYB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R890 VYB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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