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FH08 MZV

2008 Kawasaki KLE500

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,898 mi
Last recorded31,898 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki KLE50013,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 MZV
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 31,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 31,433 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 30,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 28,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 28,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high DIP BEAM TOO LOW (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 27,248 miles

Offside Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 22,888 miles

rear tyre wearing flat edges and various cuts etc

Fail 13 Jun 2019 22,888 miles

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated lever was loose (6.2.7 (b))

rear tyre wearing flat edges and various cuts etc

Pass 5 Jun 2018 18,559 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced of motorcycle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust sightly rusty under motorcycle

Pass 1 Jun 2017 15,699 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 11,179 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 9,897 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 8,723 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 7,259 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 6,508 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 5,329 miles

Centre 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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FH08 MZV is a 2008 Kawasaki KLE500 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH08 MZV, 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 FH08 MZV registered?

FH08 MZV is a 2008 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is FH08 MZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 MZV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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