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WA56 AKO

2006 Kawasaki KLE500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

18,343 mi
Last recorded18,343 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki KLE50014,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA56 AKO
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 18,343 miles

REAR FENDER/NUMBER PLATE HOLDER SLIGHTLY LOOSE(BOLT MISSING)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess REAR RIM CORRODED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 18,343 miles

Front Brake hose excessively twisted AND INSECURE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

REAR FENDER/NUMBER PLATE HOLDER SLIGHTLY LOOSE(BOLT MISSING)

Rear Brake hose excessively twisted AND INSECURE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess REAR RIM CORRODED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2015 18,078 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 18,078 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 17,521 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

slight front brake bind

Fail 3 Dec 2013 17,521 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

slight front brake bind

Pass 13 Feb 2012 16,271 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

no plate light not working

Pass 2 Mar 2011 14,336 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 14,336 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 12,587 miles

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

rear brake pads corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2010 12,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

rear brake pads corroded

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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WA56 AKO is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WA56 AKO, 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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WA56 AKO is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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