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GD08 LYR

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,579 mi
Last recorded51,579 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F14,949 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 LYR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2025 51,579 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipes gaskets slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 50,803 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 49,592 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 43,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 37,087 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 36,750 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 35,813 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 32,706 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 29,452 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 27,462 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 24,856 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 21,880 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 17,698 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 14,273 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 11,638 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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GD08 LYR 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GD08 LYR, 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 GD08 LYR registered?

GD08 LYR is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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