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DX55 KRU

2005 Kawasaki KLV1000

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,402 mi
Last recorded33,402 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLV100023,055 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 KRU
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLV1000
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 33,402 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 28,514 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 20,732 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 19,168 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 19,168 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 15,828 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 15,698 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 14,063 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 13,248 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 10,991 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 9,977 miles

Handlebars possibly bent

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Socket on Offside exhaust clamp bolt

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 8,027 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 KRU is a 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000 in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KRU, 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 KRU registered?

DX55 KRU is a 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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