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PO55 ULZ

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

10,963 mi
Last recorded10,963 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 ULZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 10,963 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 10,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 10,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 10,682 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 10,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 10,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 10,666 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 10,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 10,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 10,587 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 10,587 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2016 10,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 10,409 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre old and hardening

Pass 9 Jul 2014 10,193 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 9,783 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Nov 2010 8,375 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 8,375 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 7,303 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 7,301 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

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 ULZ is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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