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GV08 RYK

2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

11,759 mi
Last recorded11,759 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F9,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 RYK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 250 K8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 11,759 miles

Drive chain slightly tight On links (needs Lube ) Rusty (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 10,994 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 10,994 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 10,923 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 10,764 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 10,678 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 10,009 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 10,009 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 9,789 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 9,775 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 7,934 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 3,675 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 1,229 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F?

Based on 1,465 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
655
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
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GV08 RYK is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 9,438 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV08 RYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GV08 RYK registered?

GV08 RYK is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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