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PL08 KUF

2008 Kawasaki KLE500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,581 mi
Last recorded51,581 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki KLE50013,643 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 KUF
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 51,581 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 50,004 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 49,832 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 47,005 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 47,005 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 39,198 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 39,198 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 38,879 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 38,879 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 34,277 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 25,130 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 19,164 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Number plate light not working

Slight cracking on the side wall of the front tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2012 16,378 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 15,337 miles

numberplate lamp inop

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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PL08 KUF is a 2008 Kawasaki KLE500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PL08 KUF, 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 PL08 KUF registered?

PL08 KUF is a 2008 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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