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GP08 NOU

2008 Kawasaki Kle

White Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

43,495 mi
Last recorded43,495 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Kle16,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 NOU
MakeKawasaki
ModelKle
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 43,495 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned drags (6.2.7 (b))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 43,472 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned drags (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 41,259 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 41,221 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 37,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Pillion seat slightly loose bolt missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Pillion seat slightly loose bolt missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 37,921 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 37,376 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 37,214 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 37,214 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 36,635 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 36,635 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2015 36,115 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 31,662 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 29,695 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 May 2013 29,690 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

nearside front position lamp not working.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,065 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 20,919 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Kle?

Based on 7,587 MOT tests across 1,026 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
1,210
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
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GP08 NOU is a 2008 Kawasaki Kle in White with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Kle models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 16,543 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP08 NOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Kle typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Kle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GP08 NOU is a 2008 Kawasaki Kle, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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