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MX05 YTS

2005 Kawasaki KLV1000

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,223 mi
Last recorded31,223 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLV100023,055 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 YTS
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLV1000
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 31,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 30,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 30,112 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 29,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 29,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 28,067 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 27,476 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 27,218 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 24,564 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 23,821 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 23,588 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 22,741 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 22,616 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 20,204 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 18,612 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 16,541 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 15,251 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,496 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLV1000?

Based on 1,629 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
1,436
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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MX05 YTS is a 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000 in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 23,055 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki KLV1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX05 YTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLV1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki KLV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MX05 YTS registered?

MX05 YTS is a 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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