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DX55 FYL

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

23,099 mi
Last recorded23,099 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 FYL
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 23,099 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 23,099 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 22,404 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 22,404 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 22,355 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2021 22,194 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 21,738 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 21,738 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 19,430 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 19,430 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 14,987 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 14,134 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))

Fail 9 Mar 2013 14,117 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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 2011 10,713 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 9,609 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 9,597 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 6,840 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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DX55 FYL is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DX55 FYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX55 FYL registered?

DX55 FYL is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is DX55 FYL safe to buy?

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