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GX05 LCV

2005 Kawasaki KLV1000

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,221 mi
Last recorded46,221 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLV100023,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 LCV
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLV1000
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 46,221 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm pivot bearings/sleeves have slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 41,043 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 37,580 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 37,355 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 36,300 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 33,373 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 32,157 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 30,145 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 30,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 27,222 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 27,222 miles

Inner Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Inner Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,532 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 24,508 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 22,738 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 19,815 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 15,508 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 15,431 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2009 11,254 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 5,902 miles

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

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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GX05 LCV is a 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000 in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GX05 LCV, 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 GX05 LCV registered?

GX05 LCV is a 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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