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AE55 HRG

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,218 mi
Last recorded42,218 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 HRG
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 42,218 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 42,218 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 42,216 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 42,216 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working stop lamp not work by operating front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 42,137 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 42,115 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened swingarm rusted through underneath (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 41,344 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 40,820 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 39,498 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 37,785 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 36,238 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower pivot has slight movement on bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 35,096 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 32,538 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 30,477 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 30,477 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 26,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 22,651 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 22,092 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 22,092 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2011 19,489 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 15,236 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 11,722 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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AE55 HRG is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 12,072 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 AE55 HRG, 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 21 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE55 HRG is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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