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Kawasaki Kle500 (1991)

109 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.5% first-time pass rate

1991 Kawasaki Kle500

CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 1991 Kawasaki Kle500. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 1991 Kawasaki KLE500 passes its MOT at 82.5%, which is slightly above the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes are reasonably well-maintained overall—though the 14.7% that have suffered dangerous defects is worth noting if you're buying used, so a pre-purchase inspection is sensible. These machines are running at around 30,000 miles on average, which is modest for their age, and owners typically rack up 1.48 failures and 5.4 advisories per test, pointing to the sorts of wear items (brakes, exhausts, tyres) you'd expect on a 30-year-old adventure bike rather than structural problems. Check service history carefully and budget for consumables, but mechanically this is a robust platform.

Average reliability 2.5% above UK average
82.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
27,977
typical mileage
21,018–37,652 middle half
14.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.48
avg MOT failures per car
over 7.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1991 Kawasaki Kle500

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.
  • 📄 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 1991 Kawasaki Kle500 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.

21,018
low mileage
27,977
typical
37,652
high mileage

Half of all 1991 Kawasaki Kle500 vehicles fall between 21,018 and 37,652 miles.

1991 Kawasaki Kle500 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (42% of peak).

33 14 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

7.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.48
Avg failures per vehicle
5.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1991 Kawasaki Kle500

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 30.2%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 22.9%
    Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
  • 18.8%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 18.8%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 17.7%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 16.7%
    Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn
  • 15.6%
    Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored
  • 14.6%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1991. Counts include advisories and failures.

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