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LK05 FWV

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,390 mi
Last recorded43,390 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 FWV
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 43,390 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 43,354 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 43,354 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 41,856 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 37,100 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 30,689 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 May 2014 30,667 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 May 2013 24,464 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 16,824 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,610 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 13,725 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 11,694 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 9,576 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 9,530 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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LK05 FWV is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LK05 FWV, 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 LK05 FWV registered?

LK05 FWV is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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