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PN08 FZG

2008 Kawasaki KLE500

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

33,974 mi
Last recorded33,974 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki KLE50013,643 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 FZG
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 33,974 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 33,714 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 33,591 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 33,589 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 33,513 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 32,934 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 29,817 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 29,817 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 29,214 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 29,214 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 29,021 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 23,958 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 18,798 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 14,047 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 10,378 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 5,933 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 5,933 miles

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

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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PN08 FZG is a 2008 Kawasaki KLE500 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PN08 FZG, 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 PN08 FZG registered?

PN08 FZG is a 2008 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is PN08 FZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN08 FZG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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