Kawasaki Kle (2016)
2016 Kawasaki Kle
CarHunch analysed 367 real MOT records for the 2016 Kawasaki Kle. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Kawasaki KLE is a genuinely reliable bike, passing its MOT first time in 91% of cases—well above the UK average of 80%. However, one in five of these machines (20.7%) has recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a legitimate buyer concern and worth investigating on any used example you're considering.
At just over 11,000 miles median, these bikes are typically low-mileage machines, suggesting they're weekend or leisure riders rather than commuters. The average of 0.66 failures and 2.7 advisories per test points to minor wear items rather than structural problems—so budget for tyres, chains, and brake pads, but don't expect major engine work. Get a full MOT history printout before purchase and ask specifically about what dangerous defects were recorded, if any.
What to check before buying a 2016 Kawasaki Kle
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 20.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Kawasaki Kle vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Kawasaki Kle vehicles fall between 7,543 and 17,530 miles.
2016 Kawasaki Kle — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 270 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 87% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Kawasaki Kle
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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28.7%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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28.3%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.1%
Drive chain slightly loose
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17.7%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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17.1%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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16.9%
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10.5%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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8.7%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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