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S276 VJW

1998 Kawasaki KLE500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,643 mi
Last recorded50,643 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki KLE50017,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS276 VJW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 50,643 miles

Footrest slightly loose Both riders foot rests - Rubbers damaged (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 48,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 49,768 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Front tyre has cracking in tread

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 47,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Front tyres has some small cracks in the tread

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded All spokes (5.2.2 (d))

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

Rear The rear tyre has some small cracks in the tread

Fail 11 Sep 2023 47,818 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Carrier bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Front tyres has some small cracks in the tread

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded All spokes (5.2.2 (d))

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

Rear The rear tyre has some small cracks in the tread

Fail 9 Sep 2023 47,772 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2014 47,241 miles

exhaust temp repair

play in front wheel bearings border line

rear brake pads worn

Pass 20 Apr 2013 44,000 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 35,974 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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S276 VJW is a 1998 Kawasaki KLE500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S276 VJW, 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 S276 VJW registered?

S276 VJW is a 1998 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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