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GU08 OKZ

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,122 mi
Last recorded33,122 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs15,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 OKZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 B8F Abs
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 33,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 32,493 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 31,949 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 31,679 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is right on the legal limit - Advise client to change ASAP for safety (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 31,673 miles

Central Rear Lower Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is right on the legal limit - Advise client to change ASAP for safety (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 31,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 31,561 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 30,839 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 30,839 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 30,835 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 30,723 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 28,468 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 27,989 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 27,989 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 23,950 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 18,432 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 13,102 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 7,273 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 483 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 457 miles

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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GU08 OKZ is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU08 OKZ, 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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GU08 OKZ is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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