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FN08 GXJ

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18,086 mi
Last recorded18,086 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F14,949 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 GXJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 18,086 miles

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

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

fprk dust seals perished

Fail 9 May 2026 18,086 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

fprk dust seals perished

Pass 29 Mar 2025 16,288 miles

front fork dust seals slightly perished

Fail 29 Mar 2025 16,288 miles

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

front fork dust seals slightly perished

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 14,445 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 14,345 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 13,754 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 13,478 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 13,087 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 13,087 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 12,613 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 10,860 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 8,660 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 7,872 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 5,635 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 3,980 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 2,352 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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FN08 GXJ is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FN08 GXJ, 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 FN08 GXJ registered?

FN08 GXJ is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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