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KX55 LXW

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

28,496 mi
Last recorded28,496 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 LXW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 28,496 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 28,405 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 28,304 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 28,168 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 27,930 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 27,895 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 27,864 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 27,816 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 27,661 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 27,284 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 24,373 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,076 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 23,800 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 17,495 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 16,761 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 15,119 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 13,648 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 11,859 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 11,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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KX55 LXW is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX55 LXW registered?

KX55 LXW is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KX55 LXW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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