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S823 KSA

1998 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,665 mi
Last recorded28,665 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki KLE50017,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS823 KSA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 28,665 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 28,619 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,472 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 26,854 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 25,655 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 20,880 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Reg lamp not working

Pass 20 Sep 2011 15,120 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 6,864 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 5,728 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 5,009 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 3,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2006 2,873 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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S823 KSA is a 1998 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S823 KSA, 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 S823 KSA registered?

S823 KSA is a 1998 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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