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BX55 OWO

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

21,534 mi
Last recorded21,534 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 OWO
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 21,534 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 20,218 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 19,285 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 19,285 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 17,509 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 17,188 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 17,188 miles

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 15,582 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 15,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 13,606 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 12,692 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 12,692 miles

Offside Front Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 11,207 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 11,207 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 8,121 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 7,851 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 7,851 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 7,484 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 6,286 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 5,741 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 4,958 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 4,949 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 3,947 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 2,840 miles

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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BX55 OWO is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 12,072 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 KLE500 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 152 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX55 OWO, 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 21 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX55 OWO is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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