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FD05 ZTS

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Silver Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

16,698 mi
Last recorded16,698 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 ZTS
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 16,698 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 13,699 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 12,873 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 12,764 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 12,478 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 12,006 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 11,591 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 11,393 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 11,393 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 11,393 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 11,393 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 11,393 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 11,393 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 21 Oct 2011 11,393 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Oct 2010 11,393 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 11,393 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 8,591 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 8,591 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 4,256 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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FD05 ZTS is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Silver with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FD05 ZTS, 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 FD05 ZTS registered?

FD05 ZTS is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is FD05 ZTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 ZTS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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