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Kawasaki KLE500 VIN decoder

Enter a Kawasaki KLE500 VIN to see its exact model year, trim, engine, factory and the safety recalls NHTSA lists for it. Free, with official NHTSA data.

Kawasaki KLE500 at a glance

Model years in NHTSA data2026–20272 model years
Recalls since 20260
Year with most recallsNone listed
Latest recall filedNone listed

Kawasaki KLE500 model years and recalls

NHTSA lists the Kawasaki KLE500 for these model years. The year code is the 10th character of the VIN. Recall counts come from the NHTSA recalls database for the last 20 model years; one recall campaign often covers several years.

Model yearVIN year code (10th character)Recalls listed by NHTSA
2027 V 0
2026 T 0

A recall count is for all Kawasaki KLE500 vehicles of that year. Whether a recall applies to one vehicle, and whether it was already repaired, depends on its VIN: decode the VIN above, then confirm with a dealer.

Latest Kawasaki KLE500 recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the Kawasaki KLE500 in the model years loaded so far. Recalls are sometimes filed under a related model name, so always check a specific VIN.

How to read a Kawasaki KLE500 VIN

  • Characters 1-3 are the manufacturer code. Kawasaki uses these codes in NHTSA data: JK1, JK8, JKA, JKB, MAA, MH4, ML5.
  • Characters 4-8 describe the KLE500: body, engine, restraints and other equipment. Each maker sets its own layout, so a full decode is the safest way to read them.
  • Character 10 is the model year. For example, a 2027 KLE500 has V in position 10.
  • Character 9 is the check digit, 11 is the assembly plant and 12-17 are the serial number.

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Kawasaki KLE500 VIN questions

How many recalls does the Kawasaki KLE500 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the Kawasaki KLE500 from 2026 to 2027 in the data loaded so far. Check a specific VIN to be sure.

Which model years of the Kawasaki KLE500 are in NHTSA data?

NHTSA lists the Kawasaki KLE500 for 2 model years (2026–2027). The table on this page shows each year with its VIN year code.

How do I tell the year of a Kawasaki KLE500 from the VIN?

Look at the 10th character. For example, a 2027 KLE500 has V there. Letters I, O, Q, U, Z and the digit 0 are never used, and the codes repeat every 30 years.

Where is the VIN on a Kawasaki KLE500?

Stamped on the steering head behind the forks (often with a label), and on the title and registration.

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