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GV56 MHE

2006 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,241 mi
Last recorded35,241 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki KLE50014,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 MHE
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 35,241 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 34,597 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 33,324 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 30,449 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 28,688 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 28,566 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 28,566 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 26,505 miles

Both front and rear brakes binding slightly

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 26,266 miles

Both front and rear brakes binding slightly

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 26,266 miles

Both front and rear brakes binding slightly

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 24,907 miles

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

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

welding repair carried out to rear brake pedal

Fail 3 Apr 2012 24,903 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

welding repair carried out to rear brake pedal

Pass 10 Mar 2011 22,165 miles

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

horn connections poor

number platelamp not working

Fail 8 Mar 2011 22,134 miles

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

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

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

horn connections poor

number platelamp not working

Fail 8 Jan 2010 19,591 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 19,591 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))

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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GV56 MHE is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GV56 MHE, 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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GV56 MHE is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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