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SF05 SWK

2005 Kawasaki KLV1000

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,980 mi
Last recorded52,980 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLV100023,055 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 SWK
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLV1000
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 52,980 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 52,225 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 51,261 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 46,147 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 46,128 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 41,538 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 40,929 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 40,928 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 38,975 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 35,915 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 35,915 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 30,613 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 30,613 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 25,328 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 24,667 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 20,593 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,244 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 13,438 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 10,424 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 9,893 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLV1000?

Based on 1,629 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
1,436
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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SF05 SWK is a 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000 in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 23,055 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 KLV1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF05 SWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLV1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki KLV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SF05 SWK registered?

SF05 SWK is a 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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