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YJ56 WKG

2006 Kawasaki KLE500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,938 mi
Last recorded20,938 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki KLE50014,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 WKG
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 20,938 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 19,335 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 19,335 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 18,941 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 18,393 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 17,772 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 17,091 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 16,571 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 15,398 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 13,352 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 13,349 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 12,934 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 12,608 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 10,816 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 10,578 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2013 10,578 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 5,194 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 WKG is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WKG, 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 YJ56 WKG registered?

YJ56 WKG is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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