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LK06 JRU

2006 Kawasaki KLE500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,639 mi
Last recorded20,639 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki KLE50014,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK06 JRU
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 20,639 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 20,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 20,114 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jul 2023 18,197 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 18,192 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 18,192 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 16,976 miles

Front tyre slightly perished

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 16,976 miles

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 15,248 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 15,248 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 12,594 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Feb 2018 12,560 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 11,306 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 11,306 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 9,760 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 9,451 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 9,151 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 8,929 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 May 2011 8,239 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 7,467 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 5,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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LK06 JRU is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LK06 JRU, 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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LK06 JRU is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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