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SP56 CVE

2006 Kawasaki KLE500

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

13,172 mi
Last recorded13,172 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki KLE50014,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 CVE
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 13,172 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded All spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion from rear of engine and back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush driver rubbers worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.10 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded All spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swingarm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Rear shock linkage tie-rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 12,192 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2023 11,003 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 10,128 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 9,362 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 8,809 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 8,347 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 7,495 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 7,495 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 5,788 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 4,890 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 3,151 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 2,341 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 2,066 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 1,926 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 1,347 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 656 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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SP56 CVE is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 14,863 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 SP56 CVE, 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 20 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP56 CVE registered?

SP56 CVE is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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