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NK05 CEX

2005 Kawasaki KLV1000

Orange Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,421 mi
Last recorded74,421 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLV100023,055 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 CEX
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLV1000
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 74,421 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 73,993 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 73,800 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 73,800 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 72,684 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 71,973 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 71,234 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 69,078 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 67,981 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 65,945 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 63,525 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,015 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 61,012 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 57,464 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Number plate light inoperative.

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 57,464 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Number plate light inoperative.

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 52,736 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 47,803 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,803 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,627 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,727 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 29,589 miles

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

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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NK05 CEX is a 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000 in Orange with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NK05 CEX, 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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NK05 CEX is a 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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