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DX08 ECJ

2008 Kawasaki KLE500

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,129 mi
Last recorded37,129 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki KLE50013,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 ECJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 37,129 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 33,365 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 33,361 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 32,466 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 32,456 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 32,451 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 31,492 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 31,252 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 31,238 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 30,438 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 30,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 292,769 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 29,160 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 27,144 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 25,314 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,314 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 23,893 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 23,893 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,948 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 18,948 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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DX08 ECJ is a 2008 Kawasaki KLE500 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DX08 ECJ, 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 DX08 ECJ registered?

DX08 ECJ is a 2008 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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