Kawasaki KLE 500 B1P
Real ownership data from 76 UK KLE 500 B1P motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KLE 500 B1P problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 9.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 6.6% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 5.3% |
| Brakes | fail | 4% |
| Tyres | fail | 2.6% |
| Other | user entered | 2.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1.3% |
| Electrical | user entered | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
KLE 500 B1P 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 7 | — | — | — |
| 2005 | 69 | 14,638 mi | 1,007 | 88% |
KLE 500 B1P questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KLE 500 B1P?
Across 76 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (9.2% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (6.6% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (5.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KLE 500 B1P?
The median Kawasaki KLE 500 B1P in the UK has covered 14,638 miles, and typically rides about 1,007 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,894 and 24,453 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KLE 500 B1P reliable?
88% of Kawasaki KLE 500 B1P MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.71 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 76 Kawasaki KLE 500 B1P motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.