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RX05 YRW

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

23,995 mi
Last recorded23,995 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 YRW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 23,995 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 23,939 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 23,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 23,079 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 22,110 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 22,110 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 20,900 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 20,900 miles

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 18,192 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 18,106 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2016 16,334 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 16,262 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 12,682 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 9,437 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 8,397 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 7,675 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 7,281 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 7,059 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 6,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (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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RX05 YRW is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RX05 YRW, 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 RX05 YRW registered?

RX05 YRW is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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