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DX57 EDL

2007 Kawasaki KLE500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,919 mi
Last recorded24,919 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kawasaki KLE50011,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 EDL
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE500
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 24,919 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect advise repair asasp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 22,630 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 22,621 miles

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

Drive chain very dry

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rear chain adjuster nuts loose

Fail 15 Sep 2022 22,619 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain very dry

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 20,812 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 14,677 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 14,564 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 14,430 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 12,957 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 12,957 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2015 11,282 miles

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

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

lefthand handle grip slightly loose.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 9,724 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 9,724 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 7,943 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 6,820 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 5,409 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 3,863 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 3,863 miles

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

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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DX57 EDL is a 2007 Kawasaki KLE500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 Kawasaki KLE500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 11,905 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 DX57 EDL, 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 19 years old, this Kawasaki KLE500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX57 EDL registered?

DX57 EDL is a 2007 Kawasaki KLE500, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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