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FJ05 LHL

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

17,249 mi
Last recorded17,249 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 LHL
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 17,249 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 17,051 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 17,003 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 17,003 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 16,992 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 16,992 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 16,690 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 16,680 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 15,712 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 14,977 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 14,002 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 12,391 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 10,720 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 10,348 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 10,326 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 10,301 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 9,275 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 8,869 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 7,109 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 7,104 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

no plate light does not work when lightsare switched on

Pass 30 Apr 2008 6,175 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 6,165 miles

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

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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FJ05 LHL is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FJ05 LHL, 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 FJ05 LHL registered?

FJ05 LHL is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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