Kawasaki KLE
Real ownership data from 1,024 UK KLE motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KLE problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 10.5% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 2.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 2.1% |
| Brakes | major | 2% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 1.2% |
| Tyres | fail | 1.2% |
| Electrical | major | 1.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 0.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
KLE mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | 10,503 mi | 1,514 | 93.1% |
| 2017 | 36 | 16,319 mi | 1,486 | 91.93% |
| 2016 | 372 | 15,950 mi | 1,479 | 88.43% |
| 2015 | 273 | 18,591 mi | 1,562 | 87.34% |
| 2014 | 175 | 19,333 mi | 1,606 | 88.31% |
| 2013 | 22 | 15,908 mi | 1,340 | 85.91% |
| 2012 | 11 | 16,044 mi | 980 | 91.78% |
| 2011 | 19 | 22,894 mi | 1,391 | 88.41% |
| 2010 | 13 | 22,515 mi | 1,215 | 83.93% |
| 2009 | 16 | 18,890 mi | 2,465 | 84.17% |
| 2008 | 18 | 22,272 mi | 1,387 | 78.11% |
| 2007 | 23 | 26,442 mi | 1,664 | 82.49% |
| 2006 | 7 | 10,656 mi | 773 | 86.57% |
| 1995 | 5 | 28,658 mi | 643 | 84.62% |
| 1994 | 6 | 28,471 mi | 692 | 73.68% |
KLE questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KLE?
Across 1,024 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (10.5% of all recorded faults), suspension (2.3% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (2.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KLE?
The median Kawasaki KLE in the UK has covered 18,225 miles, and typically rides about 1,482 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 11,061 and 28,300 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KLE reliable?
87.43% of Kawasaki KLE MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.64 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,024 Kawasaki KLE motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.