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AU08 HCY

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,934 mi
Last recorded17,934 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F14,949 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 HCY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 17,934 miles

gear lever bent

Pass 25 Mar 2025 15,416 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 15,409 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Clutch lever bent ball end missing (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

gear leaver bent

Pass 2 Mar 2024 13,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 13,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 13,519 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 13,519 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Rear switch n/w (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 11,167 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 7,832 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 7,022 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 6,728 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 2,862 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 2,562 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F?

Based on 4,000 MOT tests across 372 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
372
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 16
Drive chain excessively loose 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
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AU08 HCY is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 14,949 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 Ex 650 A8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 HCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU08 HCY registered?

AU08 HCY is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F, first registered on 29 June 2008.

Is AU08 HCY safe to buy?

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