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YB03 GFK

2003 Kawasaki KLE500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

22,193 mi
Last recorded22,193 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki KLE50020,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 GFK
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 22,193 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 21,555 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive stiff links and rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 21,555 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive stiff links and rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 20,526 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 20,447 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 19,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 18,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 18,388 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 18,388 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 17,064 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 14,600 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 13,277 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 11,435 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 11,435 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 9,260 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 9,259 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2012 6,053 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 5,269 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 5,209 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 5,136 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 5,000 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 4,752 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 3,004 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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YB03 GFK is a 2003 Kawasaki KLE500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 20,052 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 YB03 GFK, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YB03 GFK is a 2003 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YB03 GFK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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