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GV08 UAT

2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,553 mi
Last recorded19,553 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F9,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 UAT
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 250 K8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 19,553 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 19,540 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Front lower fairing is unsecure

Pass 9 Dec 2022 19,165 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 18,813 miles

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

Rear tyre 10 years old

Pass 20 Jun 2020 16,291 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 16,291 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 15,878 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 15,292 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 14,372 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 13,306 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 13,280 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 13,105 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 10,284 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 9,104 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 3,794 miles

front and rear tyres perished on sidewalls

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 UAT is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UAT, 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 UAT registered?

GV08 UAT is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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