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VX56 GKY

2006 Kawasaki KLE500

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,920 mi
Last recorded18,920 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki KLE50014,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 GKY
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 18,920 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 18,915 miles

Fork yoke insecure top nut (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 18,706 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 18,704 miles

Stop lamp not working control 1 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 18,197 miles

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-in (5.3.1b)

Fail 16 May 2017 18,192 miles

Sidecar suspension has an insecure unit. sidecar swinging arm has excessive play (5.2.3a)

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-in (5.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 18,148 miles

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-in (5.3.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight play in sidecar swinging arm

Fail 2 Jun 2016 18,135 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated heat shield insecure (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-in (5.3.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight play in sidecar swinging arm

Pass 3 Jun 2015 16,937 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 15,054 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 11,489 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 7,307 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 6,664 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 6,664 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 6,277 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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VX56 GKY is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VX56 GKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX56 GKY registered?

VX56 GKY is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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