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DX08 OLU

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,066 mi
Last recorded29,066 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F14,949 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 OLU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 29,066 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 29,065 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 28,714 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 28,679 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 28,675 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 28,652 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 28,650 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 27,748 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 27,611 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 25,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear in bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear in bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 25,636 miles

Front FRONT BRAKE DISCS ROTOR BOBBINS WARN BUT NOT DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 25,636 miles

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front FRONT BRAKE DISCS ROTOR BOBBINS WARN BUT NOT DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 25,327 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 25,327 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear slight binding

Pass 15 Sep 2014 20,015 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 9,493 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 8,286 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Mar 2011 5,286 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 OLU is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OLU, 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 OLU registered?

DX08 OLU is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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