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FX06 DKU

2006 Kawasaki KLE500

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,034 mi
Last recorded48,034 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki KLE50014,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 DKU
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 48,034 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 45,887 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 44,750 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 42,956 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 40,978 miles

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

Front tyre has slight cracking

cush drive has slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2021 39,653 miles

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

Rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Apr 2020 39,559 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear shock absorber corroded

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned steering (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 39,542 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 38,881 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 38,881 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 37,797 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 36,603 miles

Rear no number plate light

Fail 13 Apr 2016 36,603 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear no number plate light

Pass 1 Dec 2014 35,510 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 32,242 miles

Chain and sprockets worn

Gear change pedal loose

Fail 19 Sep 2013 32,242 miles

Chain and sprockets worn

Gear change pedal loose

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 23,700 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 12,806 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 6,233 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 6,233 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 1,073 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 959 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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FX06 DKU is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FX06 DKU, 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 FX06 DKU registered?

FX06 DKU is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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