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CK08 TZM

2008 Kawasaki KLE650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,822 mi
Last recorded37,822 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki KLE65017,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 TZM
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLE650
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 37,822 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 37,631 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 37,458 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 37,363 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 37,254 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 37,195 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 36,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing borderline (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 35,929 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 35,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn bordeline (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn borderline (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 34,040 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 33,847 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 27,421 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 21,855 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 12,920 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 12,920 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2011 3,667 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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CK08 TZM is a 2008 Kawasaki KLE650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki KLE650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 17,458 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 CK08 TZM, 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 18 years old, this Kawasaki KLE650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CK08 TZM is a 2008 Kawasaki KLE650, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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