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HF55 FZX

2005 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

53,431 mi
Last recorded53,431 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLE50012,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 FZX
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 53,431 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 53,416 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 53,094 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 53,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 52,506 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 52,494 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 48,765 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 44,793 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 42,660 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 41,858 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,083 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 37,068 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

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

possible puncture front tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,630 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 35,630 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,359 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 34,359 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,322 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 32,322 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,857 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 24,857 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Number Plate light not working

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,694 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 15,694 miles

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

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

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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HF55 FZX is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HF55 FZX, 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 HF55 FZX registered?

HF55 FZX is a 2005 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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