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OV08 YTE

2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A7F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,484 mi
Last recorded26,484 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A7F17,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 YTE
MakeKawasaki
ModelKle 650 A7F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 26,484 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 26,484 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 26,263 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 26,229 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 26,229 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 25,873 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 25,093 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 25,093 miles

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

Front Brake disc insecure bolt missing from right hand disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 24,205 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 24,187 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 23,267 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 22,177 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 20,619 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2016 13,859 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 13,633 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

n/s riders footrest damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2015 13,633 miles

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

n/s riders footrest damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2014 10,023 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Numberplate Light Does Not Illuminate.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Jul 2013 8,005 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 5,120 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

clutch operation stiff

Pass 19 Jul 2011 2,519 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Kle 650 A7F?

Based on 5,414 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
1,088
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 61
Horn not working 25
Headlamp aim too low 24
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
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OV08 YTE is a 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A7F in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A7F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,632 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 A7F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV08 YTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Kle 650 A7F typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Kle 650 A7F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV08 YTE is a 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 A7F, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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