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FJ55 OCD

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

32,738 mi
Last recorded32,738 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 OCD
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 32,738 miles

rear tyre cracking needs replacement

Fail 19 May 2015 32,738 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear tyre cracking needs replacement.

Fail 29 Jan 2015 32,730 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

corrosion front brake disc both faces

heavy uneven wear front tyre

heavy wear rear sprocket

rear tyre splitting borderline

Fail 24 Dec 2012 32,084 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 26,972 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

advise service brakes

Pass 9 Dec 2010 25,164 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 25,164 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 24,764 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

slight pitting on front brake disc

Pass 12 Jun 2009 20,001 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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FJ55 OCD is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 FJ55 OCD, 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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FJ55 OCD is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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