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DA57 LMM

2008 Kawasaki KLE500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,491 mi
Last recorded21,491 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki KLE50013,643 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 LMM
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 21,491 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 21,491 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 20,789 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 20,789 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 20,467 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 18,861 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 15,855 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 13,919 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 11,667 miles

Nearside Rear indicator lamp lens cover loose

Pass 8 Apr 2015 9,116 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 7,108 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 7,108 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 5,050 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 4,878 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 4,138 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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DA57 LMM is a 2008 Kawasaki KLE500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 13,643 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 DA57 LMM, 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 18 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA57 LMM is a 2008 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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