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CX08 YPA

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

27,931 mi
Last recorded27,931 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs15,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 YPA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 B8F Abs
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 27,931 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 24,734 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 21,184 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 20,992 miles

Central Rear Upper Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 17,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 17,944 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 14,462 miles

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

Forks slightly corroded Rust spots on stanchions but not leaking (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 12,716 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 12,716 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 7,282 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 7,273 miles

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp Combined rear lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 4,357 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 4,335 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 4,311 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 4,009 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 4,009 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 3,743 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 3,035 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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CX08 YPA is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 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 CX08 YPA, 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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CX08 YPA is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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