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BU08 FXX

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

23,683 mi
Last recorded23,683 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs15,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 FXX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 B8F Abs
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 23,683 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 22,444 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 21,617 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 18,884 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 18,286 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 18,286 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 13,042 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 9,304 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 8,792 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 8,659 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 4,394 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 May 2014 4,073 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 3,910 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 3,065 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 2,284 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs?

Based on 1,199 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
909
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 6
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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BU08 FXX is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 15,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU08 FXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU08 FXX registered?

BU08 FXX is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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