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J117 GAU

2006 Kawasaki Kle

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,816 mi
Last recorded47,816 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Kle13,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ117 GAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelKle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 47,816 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 47,304 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 46,453 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 44,393 miles

Front head light masked off due to beam kick up to the wrong side

Pass 14 Nov 2015 42,018 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 41,858 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 41,858 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 41,816 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 41,802 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 41,787 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,420 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 41,420 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,156 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 39,416 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 39,416 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Kle?

Based on 7,587 MOT tests across 1,026 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
1,210
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
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J117 GAU is a 2006 Kawasaki Kle in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki Kle models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 13,834 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 Kle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J117 GAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Kle typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 20 years old, this Kawasaki Kle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J117 GAU is a 2006 Kawasaki Kle, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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