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PK58 GSV

2008 Kawasaki KLE500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,746 mi
Last recorded14,746 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki KLE50013,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 GSV
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 14,746 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 14,550 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 14,544 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2013 12,887 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Sep 2012 10,698 miles

Number plate light not working

Pass 9 Sep 2011 8,527 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 GSV is a 2008 Kawasaki KLE500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 PK58 GSV, 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 PK58 GSV registered?

PK58 GSV is a 2008 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 6 October 2008.

Is PK58 GSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK58 GSV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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