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HJ08 HSL

2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,993 mi
Last recorded54,993 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F19,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 HSL
MakeKawasaki
ModelKle 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 54,993 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 54,993 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 54,709 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 54,322 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 53,412 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 52,923 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 52,181 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 52,181 miles

Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2016 47,980 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 43,341 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 36,464 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,762 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 29,762 miles

Offside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 20,043 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 12,035 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F?

Based on 2,004 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
1,123
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 9
Headlamp aim too low 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
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HJ08 HSL is a 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 19,804 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 Kle 650 A8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ08 HSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ08 HSL is a 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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