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GJ08 GYZ

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,627 mi
Last recorded69,627 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F14,949 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 GYZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 69,627 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 64,224 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 44,546 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 40,163 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 29,896 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 22,515 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 17,716 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 9,366 miles

Grab handles missing

Number plate light not working

Pass light not working

Fail 12 Jun 2017 9,366 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Grab handles missing

Number plate light not working

Pass light not working

Pass 16 Jun 2016 2,890 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 2,766 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 2,759 miles

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 2,330 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 1,557 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 1,357 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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GJ08 GYZ 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 86.7%.

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 GJ08 GYZ, 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 GJ08 GYZ registered?

GJ08 GYZ is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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