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SF05 TFO

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,810 mi
Last recorded18,810 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 TFO
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 18,810 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2019 17,426 miles
Pass 6 May 2018 16,347 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2017 14,007 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 13,877 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 13,872 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 13,785 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 13,785 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 13,421 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 9,715 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

handlebars bent slightly.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 8,623 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 6,405 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 5,378 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 5,161 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 TFO is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SF05 TFO, 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 SF05 TFO registered?

SF05 TFO is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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