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NK55 CAV

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,735 mi
Last recorded10,735 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 CAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 10,735 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 8,988 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 7,304 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 5,044 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 5,044 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 1,270 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 1,270 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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 CAV is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK55 CAV registered?

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

Is NK55 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK55 CAV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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