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GU08 VXF

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,098 mi
Last recorded41,098 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F12,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 VXF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A7F
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 41,098 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 41,098 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2025 38,169 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 38,169 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 36,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sets inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front uneven tyre wear centre tread area

Offside Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 35,710 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 35,710 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 35,701 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 27,464 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive close to wear limit (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 22,623 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

steering movement slightly notchy

Pass 9 Jun 2017 18,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 11,645 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 11,645 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 5,993 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 5,993 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 5,711 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 5,432 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 4,904 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 4,491 miles

The front tyre is slightly low.

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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GU08 VXF is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 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 GU08 VXF, 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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GU08 VXF is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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