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MX05 TFA

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

31,677 mi
Last recorded31,677 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 TFA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 31,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 31,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 31,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 May 2018 32,886 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in centre (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 32,886 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in centre (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 32,886 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 1.6mm in centre (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 30,956 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 30,956 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 27,690 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 27,690 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,206 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 23,020 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 19,927 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 16,519 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 13,759 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 10,426 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 8,836 miles

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

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

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 TFA is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MX05 TFA, 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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MX05 TFA is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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