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CE08 YGP

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

46,915 mi
Last recorded46,915 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F14,949 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 YGP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 46,915 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 46,915 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 45,720 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 42,679 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 42,676 miles

slight play in swing arm bush

Pass 13 Jul 2019 42,533 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 42,533 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 41,239 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 41,239 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 40,764 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 40,240 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 40,240 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 39,310 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 39,310 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 364,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 34,768 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,657 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 24,144 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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CE08 YGP 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 68.4%.

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 CE08 YGP, 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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CE08 YGP is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F, first registered on 16 March 2008.

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