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DX55 KVW

2005 Kawasaki KLV1000

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,256 mi
Last recorded64,256 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLV100023,055 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 KVW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLV1000
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 64,256 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 64,256 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 61,031 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 60,839 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 60,736 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 60,718 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,655 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play frame mount (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play shock lower mount (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 25 Feb 2016 60,655 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has slight free play frame mount (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play shock lower mount (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Feb 2015 60,058 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 50,178 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 50,169 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 30,474 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 24,656 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 19,004 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 16,458 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 13,088 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLV1000?

Based on 1,629 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
1,436
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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DX55 KVW is a 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000 in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 23,055 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 KLV1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX55 KVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLV1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki KLV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX55 KVW is a 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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