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DE08 YKN

2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,869 mi
Last recorded27,869 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F19,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 YKN
MakeKawasaki
ModelKle 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 27,869 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 26,276 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 26,006 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 23,840 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 21,956 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 21,956 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 21,124 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 20,094 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 17,558 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 14,361 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 13,017 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 13,017 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 19 Sep 2014 11,120 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 9,612 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 8,809 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 8,809 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 8,128 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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DE08 YKN is a 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F in Green 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 DE08 YKN, 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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What year was DE08 YKN registered?

DE08 YKN is a 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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