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BJ58 YVD

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

26,501 mi
Last recorded26,501 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F14,949 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 YVD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 26,501 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 26,004 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 22,817 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 20,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 20,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 19,741 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 19,724 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 17,445 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 16,114 miles

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

Offside Front heated grip wire colliding with tank slightly

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

gear lever bent but does not affect function

Fail 20 Feb 2021 16,114 miles

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

Offside Front heated grip wire colliding with tank slightly

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

gear lever bent but does not affect function

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 15,169 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 12,317 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 12,089 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 11,371 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 11,100 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 8,316 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 7,577 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 6,193 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 5,173 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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BJ58 YVD is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BJ58 YVD, 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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BJ58 YVD is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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