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FJ56 OKE

2006 Kawasaki KLE500

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,866 mi
Last recorded17,866 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki KLE50014,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 OKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 17,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 15,759 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 15,759 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 15,514 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 15,254 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 15,013 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 15,006 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 13,810 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Left hand handlebar grip not fully secure

Slight crack in number plate

Pass 18 Jul 2013 11,741 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Left hand handlebar grip not fully secured

Fail 13 Jun 2012 11,615 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 11,615 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 8,847 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 8,847 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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FJ56 OKE is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FJ56 OKE, 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 FJ56 OKE registered?

FJ56 OKE is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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