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GR08 GYG

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,091 mi
Last recorded21,091 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs15,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 GYG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 B8F Abs
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 21,091 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 21,091 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 19,873 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2025 19,873 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 18,075 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 16,138 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 15,949 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 15,511 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 15,443 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 14,760 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 14,315 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 12,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 10,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 9,443 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 8,646 miles

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

front tyre tread getting low

Pass 3 Sep 2014 8,646 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

front tyre tread getting low

number plate light not working

Pass 2 Sep 2011 6,985 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 6,985 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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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GR08 GYG is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GR08 GYG, 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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GR08 GYG is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs, first registered on 23 August 2008.

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