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HJ08 XLM

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,961 mi
Last recorded18,961 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F14,949 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 XLM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 18,961 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 18,953 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 18,813 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 18,708 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 18,548 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 17,560 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 17,240 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 16,227 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 16,227 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 13,473 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 13,473 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 9,089 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 3,570 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 2,602 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F?

Based on 4,000 MOT tests across 372 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
372
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 16
Drive chain excessively loose 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
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HJ08 XLM is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 14,949 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ08 XLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ08 XLM registered?

HJ08 XLM is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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