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PF57 DGZ

2008 Kawasaki KLE500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

20,927 mi
Last recorded20,927 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki KLE50013,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 DGZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 20,927 miles

Central Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 20,877 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 20,787 miles

Central Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 20,787 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened suspension lower link arm cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 20,647 miles

Nearside Front clutch lever shortened but operative

Fail 17 Sep 2020 20,647 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front clutch lever shortened but operative

Pass 16 Apr 2019 20,061 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 20,061 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 19,205 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 18,800 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 18,526 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 18,526 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 18,168 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 18,168 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 17,621 miles

gear lever insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2013 15,089 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 15,089 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 6,452 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 2,466 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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PF57 DGZ is a 2008 Kawasaki KLE500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PF57 DGZ, 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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PF57 DGZ is a 2008 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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