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GN05 GWO

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

30,496 mi
Last recorded30,496 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 GWO
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 30,496 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 30,399 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 30,379 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 29,560 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 29,117 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 25,963 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 18,771 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 17,696 miles

Central Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 16,297 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 12,072 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 12,072 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 11,776 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 9,320 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 8,365 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 5,761 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 2,529 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 614 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 353 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 227 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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GN05 GWO is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN05 GWO, 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 GN05 GWO registered?

GN05 GWO is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is GN05 GWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN05 GWO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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