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BX05 WBV

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,129 mi
Last recorded29,129 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 WBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 29,129 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 29,121 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 27,937 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 26,088 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 25,990 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 24,813 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 24,813 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 24,187 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 24,187 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 23,196 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 21,055 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 17,749 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 14,806 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 11,149 miles

Centre Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2012 9,570 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 9,534 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 9,499 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 5,008 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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BX05 WBV is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BX05 WBV, 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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What year was BX05 WBV registered?

BX05 WBV is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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