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AE05 OUW

2005 Kawasaki KLV1000

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

35,939 mi
Last recorded35,939 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLV100023,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 OUW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLV1000
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 35,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 34,100 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 32,166 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 31,999 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 29,253 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 27,514 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 27,054 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 27,036 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 24,820 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 24,330 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 22,316 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 20,282 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 15,166 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2013 12,866 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 10,549 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 4,299 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLV1000?

Based on 1,629 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
1,436
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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AE05 OUW is a 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000 in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 23,055 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki KLV1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 OUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLV1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki KLV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE05 OUW is a 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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