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LM08 VGA

2008 Kawasaki KLE500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,950 mi
Last recorded7,950 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki KLE50013,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 VGA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 7,950 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 7,648 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 7,223 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 6,697 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 6,697 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 27 Apr 2022 6,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner brake pad getting low. (1.1.13 (a))

Front tyre wearing unevenly.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre getting low on 1.6 to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 6,371 miles

Front tyre wearing unevenly.

Rear tyre tread depth getting low on 2 to 3mm.

Fail 22 Apr 2021 6,371 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking out on over flow pipe. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front tyre wearing unevenly.

Rear tyre tread depth getting low on 2 to 3mm.

Pass 19 Jul 2019 6,258 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 6,210 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 6,139 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 6,087 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 6,087 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 6,051 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 5,944 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 5,895 miles

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Pass 18 May 2012 5,839 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 5,759 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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LM08 VGA is a 2008 Kawasaki KLE500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LM08 VGA, 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 LM08 VGA registered?

LM08 VGA is a 2008 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is LM08 VGA safe to buy?

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