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VK11 SVE

2011 Kawasaki Versys

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,191 mi
Last recorded51,191 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Kawasaki Versys16,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 SVE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVersys
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 51,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 51,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 49,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 49,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 47,822 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mil (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mil (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 45,886 miles

Exhaust noisy Silencer (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 40,724 miles

Exhaust noisy silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 40,724 miles

Exhaust noisy silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 36,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 33,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 30,597 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 25,169 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,595 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 16,426 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Versys?

Based on 2,109 MOT tests across 184 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
1,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
184
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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VK11 SVE is a 2011 Kawasaki Versys in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Kawasaki Versys models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 16,475 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 Versys fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK11 SVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Versys typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Kawasaki Versys is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VK11 SVE is a 2011 Kawasaki Versys, first registered on 2 April 2011.

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