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GL57 RBU

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,107 mi
Last recorded21,107 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F12,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 RBU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A7F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 21,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 21,046 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 20,728 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 20,021 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 19,414 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 19,126 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 19,100 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 19,098 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 18,966 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 18,801 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 18,060 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 15,028 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 11,898 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 8,371 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F?

Based on 4,612 MOT tests across 422 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
901
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Drive chain excessively loose 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
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GL57 RBU is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 12,908 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL57 RBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL57 RBU registered?

GL57 RBU is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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