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GX55 GYS

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,907 mi
Last recorded59,907 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 GYS
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 59,907 miles

swinging arm corroded

number plate lamp not working

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 53,494 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front brake disc below service limit

nail in rear tyre

number plate corroded

number plate lamp not working

Fail 24 Jun 2016 53,494 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

front brake disc below service limit

nail in rear tyre

number plate corroded

number plate lamp not working

Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,696 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre tread getting low

number plate corroded

number plate lamp not working

Pass 7 Feb 2014 41,470 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Number plate light not working.

Play in cush drive damper.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 35,186 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

number plate cracked

number plate lamp not working

slight play in rear sprocket bearing

Pass 6 Nov 2012 35,186 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

number plate cracked

number plate lamp not working

slight play in rear sprocket bearing

Pass 16 Jun 2011 28,098 miles

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

number plate light not working.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 28,098 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

number plate light not working.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 21,209 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 21,209 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 14,719 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 14,719 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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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GX55 GYS is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GX55 GYS, 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 GX55 GYS registered?

GX55 GYS is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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