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RX05 YTU

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

White Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,914 mi
Last recorded21,914 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 YTU
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 21,914 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 21,538 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 20,167 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 20,167 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 20,167 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 20,167 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 15,243 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 14,953 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 13,868 miles

Rear rear tyre getting low

rear pads low

Pass 12 Nov 2015 13,121 miles

rear brake pads getting low

front and rear tyre getting low

poor rear shock

Pass 7 Nov 2014 11,950 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 11,148 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 10,072 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 9,725 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 9,708 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 9,458 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 9,304 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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RX05 YTU is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in White with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RX05 YTU, 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 RX05 YTU registered?

RX05 YTU is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is RX05 YTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 YTU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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