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DX08 ELJ

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

27,141 mi
Last recorded27,141 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F14,949 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 ELJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 27,141 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 26,637 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 26,637 miles

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock bearings tight on centre worn (2.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear foot rest siezed

Pass 7 Apr 2019 25,717 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 25,618 miles

Offside Front Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 23,054 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2018 23,035 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on dip beam (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested due to dip beam inop (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Seat insecure securing catch missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 19,684 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 19,684 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing clamp missing due to corrosion (7.1.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 13,154 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 4,452 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 3,519 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 2,483 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 1,104 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 962 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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DX08 ELJ is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DX08 ELJ, 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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What year was DX08 ELJ registered?

DX08 ELJ is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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