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PO55 ULY

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,027 mi
Last recorded43,027 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 ULY
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 43,027 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 34,027 miles

Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2015 33,760 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 30,990 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 30,990 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 28,299 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 24,909 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 20,258 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 17,456 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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PO55 ULY is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PO55 ULY, 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 PO55 ULY registered?

PO55 ULY is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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The MOT history for PO55 ULY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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