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AU05 KPF

2005 Kawasaki KLV1000

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,063 mi
Last recorded62,063 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLV100023,055 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 KPF
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLV1000
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 62,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 60,168 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 59,805 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 59,186 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 58,116 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,850 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 53,621 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front tyre tread low

Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,010 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 51,010 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Upper Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 46,278 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

chain guard mountings worn and loose

Fail 8 Apr 2016 46,272 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

chain guard mountings worn and loose

Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,612 miles

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 42,603 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 37,605 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 30,192 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 23,575 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 22,245 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 18,308 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 13,692 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 13,692 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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AU05 KPF is a 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000 in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU05 KPF, 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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AU05 KPF is a 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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