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KE55 MYS

2006 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,612 mi
Last recorded59,612 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki KLE50014,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 MYS
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 59,612 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 55,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 50,747 miles

Right hand pillion footrest pivot worn

Slight bind - rear brake

Fail 10 Sep 2020 50,747 miles

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

Right hand pillion footrest pivot worn

Slight bind - rear brake

Pass 13 Feb 2019 44,727 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 44,727 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 39,934 miles

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

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

seat loose

Pass 7 Dec 2016 36,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front brake binds slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2016 36,526 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake binds slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2014 36,461 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake binds slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2013 35,014 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 31,909 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 31,909 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 29,521 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in rear sprocket bearing

Pass 16 Dec 2010 27,212 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 25,054 miles

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

ignition switch loose

Fail 15 Dec 2009 25,054 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

ignition switch loose

number plate lamp not working

Pass 9 Dec 2008 18,009 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (class 2 vehicle)

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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KE55 MYS is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KE55 MYS, 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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KE55 MYS is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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