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FX55 CZG

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

27,962 mi
Last recorded27,962 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 CZG
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 27,962 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 27,453 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 27,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 27,394 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 24,773 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 24,773 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 20,852 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 20,845 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 19,452 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rear cush drive worn

Pass 12 Jun 2018 18,967 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre getting close to legal limit and showing signs of age (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre getting close to legal limit ,and showing signs of age (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 18,967 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected seized (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding rear brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust has been hit underneath and has snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) number plate light not working (4.7.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail drive chain very worn ,and rear sprocket worn (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre getting close to legal limit and showing signs of age (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre getting close to legal limit ,and showing signs of age (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 17,629 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 17,622 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 14,681 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 14,678 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 12,166 miles

no plate light out [advised on]

Fail 12 Oct 2011 9,714 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 9,714 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 6,843 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 6,843 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 3,042 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 829 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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FX55 CZG is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FX55 CZG, 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 FX55 CZG registered?

FX55 CZG is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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