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LJ05 WJY

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

16,854 mi
Last recorded16,854 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 WJY
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 16,854 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 16,335 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 16,218 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 15,470 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 14,703 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 14,703 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 13,782 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 13,782 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2015 13,296 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 11,710 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 10,418 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 9,270 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 9,270 miles

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

rear number plate lamp not working

Pass 13 Jul 2010 8,402 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 7,462 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 6,337 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 6,337 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (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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LJ05 WJY is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LJ05 WJY, 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 LJ05 WJY registered?

LJ05 WJY is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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