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DK08 EKE

2008 Kawasaki KLE500

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,500 mi
Last recorded19,500 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki KLE50013,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 EKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 19,500 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 18,767 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 18,524 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 18,440 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 18,440 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 17,888 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 17,524 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 17,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 14,442 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 14,442 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 9,846 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 6,851 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 6,453 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 6,334 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 6,334 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 4,835 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 3,982 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

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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DK08 EKE is a 2008 Kawasaki KLE500 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DK08 EKE, 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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What year was DK08 EKE registered?

DK08 EKE is a 2008 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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