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HF05 KCZ

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,214 mi
Last recorded55,214 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 KCZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 55,214 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 49,722 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 49,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2015 46,194 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 46,194 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,258 miles

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

rear number plate poor

small bind front brake

small bind rear brake

Pass 31 May 2012 43,508 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 41,141 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,563 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 27,094 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 9,138 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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HF05 KCZ is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HF05 KCZ, 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 HF05 KCZ registered?

HF05 KCZ is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is HF05 KCZ safe to buy?

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