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SF05 HYP

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,116 mi
Last recorded30,116 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 HYP
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 30,116 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 30,116 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 30,031 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 27,492 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 24,923 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 23,630 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 23,630 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bootom dog bone bolt loose [tightened[ (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 21,552 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 21,552 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 20,766 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 17,618 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 30kg of fluctuation not felt on road test (3.3.A1d)

Front front brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Oct 2015 17,618 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 30kg of fluctuation not felt on road test (3.3.A1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front front brake binding slightly

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride engine mounting bolt (6.2.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 16,496 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Oct 2014 16,496 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2013 14,973 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 13,334 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 6,019 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 5,945 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 5,768 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 5,354 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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SF05 HYP is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF05 HYP, 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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SF05 HYP is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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