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YX56 GZY

2006 Kawasaki KLE500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,658 mi
Last recorded29,658 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki KLE50014,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 GZY
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 29,658 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 29,235 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 28,596 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 28,392 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 27,538 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 27,532 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 27,131 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 27,131 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 25,408 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 21,877 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 21,857 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 19,337 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 16,395 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 14,409 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 13,487 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,349 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 12,946 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 11,375 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 8,699 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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YX56 GZY is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 14,863 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 YX56 GZY, 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 20 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YX56 GZY registered?

YX56 GZY is a 2006 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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