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BK09 GKU

2009 Kawasaki KLE650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,949 mi
Last recorded48,949 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki KLE65014,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 GKU
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE650
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 48,949 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 48,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 48,389 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 45,395 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 41,229 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 37,892 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 37,779 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 36,619 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 36,619 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Both (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 34,206 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 32,666 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 25,639 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 23,277 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 20,039 miles

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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BK09 GKU is a 2009 Kawasaki KLE650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2009 Kawasaki KLE650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 14,611 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK09 GKU, 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 17 years old, this Kawasaki KLE650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK09 GKU registered?

BK09 GKU is a 2009 Kawasaki KLE650, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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