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WA08 MWE

2008 Kawasaki Kle 650

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,640 mi
Last recorded26,640 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Kle 65016,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 MWE
MakeKawasaki
ModelKle 650
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 26,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 23,961 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 23,933 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2023 20,002 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 16,166 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 12,925 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 12,925 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 12,695 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 11,356 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 11,356 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort spongy (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 10,821 miles

Drive chain slightly loose but not dangerous

Pass 30 Oct 2017 10,120 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 10,120 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 7,977 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 6,906 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 5,736 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 2,221 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 638 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 638 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2012 368 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Kle 650?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
1,153
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Drive chain excessively loose 4
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
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WA08 MWE is a 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 16,213 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA08 MWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Kle 650 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Kle 650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA08 MWE is a 2008 Kawasaki Kle 650, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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