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BD57 BTV

2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,200 mi
Last recorded30,200 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F19,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 BTV
MakeKawasaki
ModelKle 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 30,200 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 29,575 miles

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

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

Tyres slightly cracking/ perishing

Fail 15 May 2024 29,575 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Chain adjuster locking nuts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyres slightly cracking/ perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2022 29,092 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 28,267 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 28,267 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 26,292 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 24,765 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,994 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 40,994 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 39,604 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 38,297 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,071 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 33,044 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,649 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 24,774 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Number Plate Light Not Working.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,524 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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BD57 BTV is a 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BD57 BTV, 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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BD57 BTV is a 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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