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GY08 VSA

2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,331 mi
Last recorded47,331 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F19,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 VSA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKle 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 47,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 45,468 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 45,446 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 45,252 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 44,601 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 44,120 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 43,871 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 43,094 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 43,094 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake cylinder insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2017 36,139 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 23,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 23,974 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey headers (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 20,411 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 17,909 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 17,909 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 14,686 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 14,644 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,541 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 13,539 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 6,733 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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GY08 VSA is a 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GY08 VSA, 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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GY08 VSA is a 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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