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DX06 BWJ

2006 Kawasaki KLE500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

33,727 mi
Last recorded33,727 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki KLE50014,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 BWJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 33,727 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 33,727 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 31,892 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

slight play in sprocket carrier bearing

Pass 30 May 2017 28,524 miles

Front unable to see fork seals due to fork covers

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 20 May 2016 25,919 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 25,919 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 22,989 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 22,989 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2014 19,158 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 19,158 miles

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

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 14,809 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 12,875 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 12,875 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 10,601 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 8,759 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 5,106 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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DX06 BWJ is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 14,863 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 DX06 BWJ, 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 20 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX06 BWJ registered?

DX06 BWJ is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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