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YJ08 CAU

2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,256 mi
Last recorded20,256 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F19,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 CAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelKle 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 20,256 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 17,850 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 17,678 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 16,997 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 15,865 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 15,865 miles

Offside Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 14,862 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 14,188 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 12,088 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 10,906 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 10,906 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 10,386 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 10,095 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 9,384 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 8,391 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 6,865 miles

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

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

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

thorn in rear tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2012 6,865 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

thorn in rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2011 5,125 miles

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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YJ08 CAU is a 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ08 CAU, 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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What year was YJ08 CAU registered?

YJ08 CAU is a 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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