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GJ08 VCE

2008 Kawasaki KLE500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,382 mi
Last recorded16,382 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki KLE50013,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 VCE
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 16,382 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 16,345 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2024 15,795 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 12,804 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 11,566 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 10,492 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 10,202 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 8,579 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 7,792 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 7,792 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 7,602 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 7,325 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 6,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2013 6,174 miles

L/H switchgear is slightly loose.

R/H switchgear is slightly loose.

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 5,762 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

The front tyre is slightly stepped.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 4,834 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 4,739 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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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GJ08 VCE is a 2008 Kawasaki KLE500 in Blue 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 GJ08 VCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ08 VCE registered?

GJ08 VCE is a 2008 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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