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SF05 TEO

2005 Kawasaki KLV1000

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,518 mi
Last recorded45,518 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLV100023,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 TEO
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLV1000
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 45,518 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 44,579 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 44,246 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 37,517 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 37,516 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 27,557 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 24,578 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 21,459 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 19,376 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 15 Oct 2012 19,376 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 17,126 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 17,126 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 16,728 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 9,857 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 TEO is a 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000 in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TEO, 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 TEO registered?

SF05 TEO is a 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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