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PK58 GSO

2008 Kawasaki KLE500

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

24,004 mi
Last recorded24,004 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki KLE50013,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 GSO
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 24,004 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 22,087 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 20,789 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 18,283 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 17,849 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 17,849 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2019 12,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2019 12,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 11,456 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 9,829 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 8,784 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 7,995 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 7,977 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 6,710 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 5,303 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 4,801 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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PK58 GSO 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 81.3%.

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 PK58 GSO, 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 PK58 GSO registered?

PK58 GSO is a 2008 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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