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DC05 CJV

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,452 mi
Last recorded27,452 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 CJV
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 27,452 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 25,816 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 24,938 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 23,436 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 22,245 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 20,706 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 20,706 miles

Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 20,121 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 20,117 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2019 18,831 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2018 17,274 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 15,771 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 14,724 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 14,724 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 13,606 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 13,354 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 13,307 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 May 2013 11,605 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 9,506 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 9,506 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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DC05 CJV is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DC05 CJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC05 CJV registered?

DC05 CJV is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is DC05 CJV safe to buy?

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