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WV61 YHX

2011 Kawasaki KLE650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,657 mi
Last recorded38,657 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kawasaki KLE65020,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 YHX
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE650
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 38,657 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 37,828 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 35,975 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 35,975 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 31,728 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 25,161 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 25,161 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 20,049 miles

Offside Front Inner Shock absorber has a light misting of oil light misting of oil visible to o/s/f fork/shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2020 19,810 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose cracking mount (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 19,566 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 19,146 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 18,159 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 16,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2016 16,259 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 12,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 12,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 12,152 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLE650?

Based on 2,403 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
1,086
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Horn not working 8
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 7
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WV61 YHX is a 2011 Kawasaki KLE650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Kawasaki KLE650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 20,312 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 KLE650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV61 YHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLE650 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Kawasaki KLE650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WV61 YHX is a 2011 Kawasaki KLE650, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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