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GP08 YNK

2008 Kawasaki EX650

Green Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,995 mi
Last recorded34,995 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki EX65013,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 YNK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX650
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 34,995 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 May 2024 34,394 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 33,381 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 30,792 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 30,792 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 29,041 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 29,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 28,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 28,568 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 25,973 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 25,973 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 22,312 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 21,636 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 20,051 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 13,429 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 13,408 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX650?

Based on 1,347 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
960
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Drive chain excessively loose 8
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Drive chain worn to excess 5
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GP08 YNK is a 2008 Kawasaki EX650 in Green with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki EX650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 13,528 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 EX650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP08 YNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX650 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki EX650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP08 YNK registered?

GP08 YNK is a 2008 Kawasaki EX650, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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