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BX08 EFH

2008 Kawasaki Kle 650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,078 mi
Last recorded67,078 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Kle 65016,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 EFH
MakeKawasaki
ModelKle 650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 67,078 miles

Nearside Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 65,499 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 65,499 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Upper Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 63,342 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 63,342 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 60,108 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 60,108 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 54,094 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 54,094 miles

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

Front Brake grabbing severely both front brake discs warped (1.2.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 45,207 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort brake roller tester indicates slight runout in front brake disc/discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 39,752 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 34,917 miles

play in gear lever pivot

Pass 30 May 2017 31,251 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 28,719 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 13 May 2015 26,345 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 26,345 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 23,280 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 18,963 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 11,283 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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BX08 EFH is a 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX08 EFH, 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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BX08 EFH is a 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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