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KX55 GRZ

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,422 mi
Last recorded53,422 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 GRZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 53,422 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 49,635 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 46,861 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 46,849 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 46,312 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 44,509 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 43,380 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 43,380 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 38,620 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 34,433 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 34,432 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies foot brake (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 28,415 miles

exhaust system corroded and leaking.recommend further investigation.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 23,779 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 22,000 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 18,224 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 15,393 miles

front tyre wall perished.

Fail 8 Apr 2013 15,392 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

front tyre wall perished.

Pass 17 Mar 2012 11,663 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 11,554 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 9,216 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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KX55 GRZ is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KX55 GRZ, 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 KX55 GRZ registered?

KX55 GRZ is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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