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WJ55 ECA

2005 Kawasaki KLV1000

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,528 mi
Last recorded14,528 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki KLV100023,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 ECA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLV1000
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 14,528 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 14,528 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2022 12,844 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 12,001 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 11,741 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 8,914 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored Small cracks beginning to form but not fully through disc (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 8,191 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 110/80-19 (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2016 8,191 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 110/80-19 (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2014 6,306 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 2,750 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 517 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 363 miles

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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WJ55 ECA is a 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000 in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ55 ECA, 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 WJ55 ECA registered?

WJ55 ECA is a 2005 Kawasaki KLV1000, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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