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DX05 ULM

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,258 mi
Last recorded16,258 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 ULM
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 16,258 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 15,776 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. Various (4.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Frame (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. Various (4.2.1b)

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

Fail 19 May 2018 15,776 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. Various (4.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Frame (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. Various (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 15,699 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. various (4.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded frame (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. various (4.2.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 15,699 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. various (4.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded frame (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. various (4.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 15,521 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 13,994 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 13,973 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 12,595 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 12,595 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 10,140 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 10,140 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 9,391 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 9,373 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 7,071 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 5,083 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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DX05 ULM is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DX05 ULM, 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 DX05 ULM registered?

DX05 ULM is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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