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YJ56 OFN

2006 Kawasaki KLE500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,578 mi
Last recorded18,578 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki KLE50014,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 OFN
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 18,578 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 16,603 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 13,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 13,240 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 12,595 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 12,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 10,771 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion visible to rear of chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded Corrosion visible rear suspension unit and linkage. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion visible to rear swing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 8,455 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 8,455 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 5,833 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 5,833 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure replace missing e clip from pivot pin (6.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 2,870 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 2,746 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 2,734 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 2,671 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 2,671 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 2,597 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 2,178 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 2,154 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 2,074 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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YJ56 OFN is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YJ56 OFN, 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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YJ56 OFN is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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