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NK55 CAU

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,401 mi
Last recorded12,401 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 CAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 12,401 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 12,213 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 11,807 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear brake pads worn close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 11,379 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 10,500 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 10,500 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 9,908 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 9,715 miles

Rear Number plate light inop

Pass 10 Oct 2016 9,376 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 9,376 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 8,911 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 8,117 miles

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

number plate light inop

Pass 7 Oct 2013 7,033 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 6,237 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 5,258 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 4,126 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 4,126 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 3,690 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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NK55 CAU is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NK55 CAU, 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 NK55 CAU registered?

NK55 CAU is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is NK55 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK55 CAU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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