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GX55 HVE

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

17,044 mi
Last recorded17,044 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 HVE
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 17,044 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 16,242 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 14,775 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 14,016 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 13,696 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 13,415 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 13,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 11,780 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 1,362 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 11,107 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 11,107 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 8,940 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 6,578 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 4,033 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 2,399 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 2,317 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 1,890 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 1,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

drive chain in very dry condition

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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GX55 HVE is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 GX55 HVE, 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 GX55 HVE registered?

GX55 HVE is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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