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DX55 KGP

2005 Kawasaki KLV1000

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,850 mi
Last recorded49,850 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLV100023,055 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 KGP
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLV1000
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2023 49,850 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 45,960 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 45,636 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened forks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear frame corroded

Fail 10 May 2019 45,563 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened forks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear frame corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 44,643 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. forks (2.3.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 44,114 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 42,759 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 42,759 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 May 2015 38,228 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 37,495 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 37,447 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 30,902 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 26,864 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,669 miles

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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DX55 KGP is a 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000 in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DX55 KGP, 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 DX55 KGP registered?

DX55 KGP is a 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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