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LK56 BGY

2006 Kawasaki KLE500

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

24,373 mi
Last recorded24,373 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki KLE50014,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 BGY
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 24,373 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2023 24,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 23,590 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 22,578 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 21,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 19,600 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 19,600 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Outer Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 17,791 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 17,791 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 15,541 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 13,255 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 11,857 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 11,855 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 11,855 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 9,923 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 9,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 4,419 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 3,856 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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LK56 BGY is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LK56 BGY, 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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What year was LK56 BGY registered?

LK56 BGY is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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