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YK05 BYP

2005 Kawasaki KLV1000

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

20,453 mi
Last recorded20,453 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLV100023,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 BYP
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLV1000
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 20,453 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 20,222 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 20,056 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 19,611 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 18,831 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 17,826 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 16,455 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 15,320 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 14,615 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 May 2013 13,924 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 12,205 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 12,205 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 8,566 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 3,907 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 3,907 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLV1000?

Based on 1,629 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
1,436
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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YK05 BYP is a 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000 in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 23,055 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 KLV1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK05 BYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLV1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki KLV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YK05 BYP registered?

YK05 BYP is a 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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