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FP08 YUV

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,012 mi
Last recorded31,012 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs15,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 YUV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 B8F Abs
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 31,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 31,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 29,790 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 26,903 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 22,972 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 22,972 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 12,779 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 26,678 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 26,678 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 18 May 2016 26,277 miles

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

Rear number plate light inoperative

Fail 16 Mar 2015 23,880 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,880 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 21,436 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 15,642 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 3,280 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 2,673 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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FP08 YUV is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP08 YUV, 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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FP08 YUV is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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