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BJ58 YVF

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,814 mi
Last recorded38,814 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F14,949 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 YVF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 38,814 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 38,810 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 36,637 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 36,451 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusting on rear swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 36,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusting on rear swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 35,123 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 31,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 29,221 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 28,842 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 23,369 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 19,277 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 18,706 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 18,706 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 15,682 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 13,065 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Nov 2011 8,422 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 YVF is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YVF, 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 YVF is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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