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MX05 TEY

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

7,996 mi
Last recorded7,996 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 TEY
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 7,996 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 7,990 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 7,979 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 7,827 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 7,761 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 7,732 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 7,722 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 7,496 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 7,452 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 7,360 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 7,303 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 7,183 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 6,983 miles

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

front tyre worn out of shape

Fail 29 Nov 2010 6,983 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

front tyre worn out of shape

Pass 26 Oct 2009 6,803 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 6,567 miles

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

front tyre begining to crack

rear tyre begining to crack

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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MX05 TEY is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MX05 TEY, 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 MX05 TEY registered?

MX05 TEY is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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