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YJ08 EKL

2008 Kawasaki Kle 650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,878 mi
Last recorded19,878 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Kle 65016,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 EKL
MakeKawasaki
ModelKle 650
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 19,878 miles

Exhaust has a repair to the system

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 19,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 18,493 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 18,442 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 15,824 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 15,134 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 12,307 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 8,972 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 8,903 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 8,747 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 8,985 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 7,305 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 6,584 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 5,144 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Kle 650?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,153
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Drive chain excessively loose 4
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
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YJ08 EKL is a 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 16,213 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Kle 650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ08 EKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Kle 650 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Kle 650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ08 EKL registered?

YJ08 EKL is a 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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