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BX55 UDK

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,824 mi
Last recorded49,824 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 UDK
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 49,824 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 49,172 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 46,291 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 43,748 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 24,802 miles

Front Mudguard bolt rubbing tyre side wall

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 24,779 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Mudguard bolt rubbing tyre side wall

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 22,058 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 16,736 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 16,736 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 13,145 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 9,548 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 9,548 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 7,861 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 3,746 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 2,817 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 UDK is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UDK, 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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What year was BX55 UDK registered?

BX55 UDK is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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