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MX55 LVA

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

23,598 mi
Last recorded23,598 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 LVA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 23,598 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 23,584 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 20,459 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 14,279 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 14,279 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 12,145 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 12,029 miles

Front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 6 Apr 2019 11,654 miles

Front sidewall craking up

Pass 15 Feb 2018 11,089 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 10,342 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 10,342 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake light switch (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 8,911 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 5,630 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 3,751 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 3,751 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 2,360 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 1,628 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 538 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 533 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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MX55 LVA is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MX55 LVA, 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 MX55 LVA registered?

MX55 LVA is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 4 September 2005.

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