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CN58 BFV

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,768 mi
Last recorded69,768 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F14,949 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN58 BFV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 69,768 miles

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

FORK TUBES PITTED, MAY HAVE LIMITED SEAL LIFE

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 67,449 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 63,626 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 63,626 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 58,830 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 59,829 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 55,849 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 50,779 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 46,880 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 46,879 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 43,472 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 39,347 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 39,344 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,083 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 34,083 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 27,477 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 18,505 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 18,501 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 12,178 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 7,722 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 3,678 miles

Front brakes binding slightly.

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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CN58 BFV is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CN58 BFV, 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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CN58 BFV is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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