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NK55 CDE

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,151 mi
Last recorded23,151 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 CDE
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 23,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 23,142 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Swingarm off side. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 19,017 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 16,832 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 15,247 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 13,407 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 13,397 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 13,260 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 13,108 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 12,573 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 11,730 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 10,650 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 8,896 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 7,529 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 6,379 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 5,239 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 3,479 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 2,721 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 CDE is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CDE, 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 CDE registered?

NK55 CDE is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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