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EU08 HGN

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,423 mi
Last recorded60,423 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F14,949 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 HGN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 60,423 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 60,423 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 59,575 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 58,203 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 58,203 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 55,874 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 52,149 miles

front and rear tyres wearing badly out of shape

Fail 1 Feb 2019 52,149 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

front and rear tyres wearing badly out of shape

Pass 23 Feb 2018 43,839 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 43,839 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 36,569 miles

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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 27,135 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 19,104 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 16,837 miles

Number plate light not working

Pass 25 May 2013 15,361 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 9,875 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 9,875 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 7,747 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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EU08 HGN 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 72.2%.

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 EU08 HGN, 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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EU08 HGN is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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