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DX05 UKM

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,195 mi
Last recorded37,195 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 UKM
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 37,195 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

both rear foot rests removed but hand holds available

Pass 9 Aug 2024 36,231 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 35,204 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 35,021 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 35,017 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2019 34,837 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 33,775 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 33,768 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 31,823 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 17,978 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 17,832 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 17,830 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear number plate light dose not illuminate immediately

Pass 19 Oct 2013 16,724 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 14,062 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 14,062 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 12,557 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 10,336 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 7,430 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 7,087 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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DX05 UKM is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DX05 UKM, 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 DX05 UKM registered?

DX05 UKM is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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