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DX57 OGW

2008 Kawasaki KL650

Black Petrol 651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,796 mi
Last recorded47,796 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki KL65021,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 OGW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKL650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine651cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 47,796 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 47,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 47,343 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 47,343 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 47,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 47,045 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 46,444 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 45,507 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 44,862 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 42,237 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 39,995 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 35,203 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 28,275 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 22,718 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,124 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 20,998 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KL650?

Based on 2,529 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Headlamp aim too low 19
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 14
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DX57 OGW is a 2008 Kawasaki KL650 in Black with a 651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki KL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 21,561 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 KL650 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX57 OGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KL650 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki KL650 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DX57 OGW registered?

DX57 OGW is a 2008 Kawasaki KL650, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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The MOT history for DX57 OGW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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