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S69 CSC

1999 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

30,966 mi
Last recorded30,966 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki KLE50019,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS69 CSC
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 30,966 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 30,828 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 30,828 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 30,299 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front tyre has slight cracks

rear tyre has slight cracks

Fail 14 Feb 2022

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front tyre has slight cracks

rear tyre has slight cracks

Pass 24 Jul 2020 30,245 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 29,719 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 28,367 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 28,234 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal ends corroded (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal end corroded (3.2.B3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 28,234 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal ends corroded (3.2.B3b)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal end corroded (3.2.B3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 27,599 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,258 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

no plate slightly dirty

rear brake stightly sticking

throttle slightly sticking on lock

Pass 18 Mar 2013 26,376 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

n/s h/bar grip and switch-gear slightly insecure

no reflector on bike but one on top box

throttle sticking slightly on lock to lock

Fail 18 Mar 2013 26,376 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

n/s h/bar grip and switch-gear slightly insecure

no reflector on bike but one on top box

throttle sticking slightly on lock to lock

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,191 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 24,697 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Jul 2010 19,531 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 16,770 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 13,015 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 11,210 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 11,204 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 9,683 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 9,683 miles

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

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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S69 CSC is a 1999 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 19,278 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 S69 CSC, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S69 CSC registered?

S69 CSC is a 1999 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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