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MX55 OPC

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,331 mi
Last recorded21,331 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 OPC
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 21,331 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 21,158 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 20,246 miles

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

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 19,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 17,861 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 17,861 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 16,074 miles

Front Uneven tyre wear.

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 14,303 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play very slight free play on bottom shock and suspension bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Central Rear rear cush drive slight worn

Central Rear rear tyre showing signs of age

Pass 6 Oct 2016 13,156 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 12,032 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 12,032 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 10,372 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 8,887 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 7,710 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 6,023 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 4,372 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 3,294 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 3,294 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 2,404 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 2,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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MX55 OPC is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OPC, 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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MX55 OPC is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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