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M29 DFS

2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

32,740 mi
Last recorded32,740 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F19,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 DFS
MakeKawasaki
ModelKle 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 32,740 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 32,193 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 31,455 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 31,336 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 31,113 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 31,113 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2021 30,499 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 27,891 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 25,506 miles

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

Rear Mudguard insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2019 25,505 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))

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

Rear Mudguard insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2018 22,657 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 19,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 19,900 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 15,784 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 14,300 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2013 12,684 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 12,684 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2012 12,074 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 12,042 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 11,829 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 11,829 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 11,811 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 11,811 miles

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

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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M29 DFS is a 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M29 DFS, 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 M29 DFS registered?

M29 DFS is a 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A8F, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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