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AE54 WCD

2004 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,676 mi
Last recorded31,676 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 WCD
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 31,676 miles

Kill switch inop

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 31,441 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 30,670 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 29,131 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 26,949 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 19,476 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 12,560 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 12,324 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 12,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 3 Jul 2013 12,070 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Feb 2012 8,433 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 8,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 4,178 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 3,172 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 1,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Jan 2008 1,292 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLE500?

Based on 9,168 MOT tests across 973 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
764
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
973
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 152
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 147
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 66
Horn not working 66
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 63
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AE54 WCD is a 2004 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki KLE500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 152 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE54 WCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLE500 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE54 WCD is a 2004 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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