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MV05 HHW

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

25,760 mi
Last recorded25,760 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 HHW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 25,760 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 25,567 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 25,168 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 22,566 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 21,725 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 21,722 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 19,893 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 18,111 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 15,065 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 14,993 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2016 13,744 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 13,588 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 13,051 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 11,932 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 11,701 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 11,701 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 11,524 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 10,898 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 10,374 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 10,362 miles

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

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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MV05 HHW is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MV05 HHW, 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 MV05 HHW registered?

MV05 HHW is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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