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HJ08 ZSN

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,189 mi
Last recorded13,189 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs15,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 ZSN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 B8F Abs
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 13,189 miles

Rear Tyre perishing in tread.

Pass 17 Feb 2025 13,002 miles

Rear Tyre perishing in between the tread.

Pass 14 Feb 2024 12,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 12,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 12,766 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 12,342 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 12,342 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 12,075 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 11,764 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 11,170 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 11,170 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 10,848 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 9,907 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 9,041 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 8,859 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 5,644 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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HJ08 ZSN is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HJ08 ZSN, 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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What year was HJ08 ZSN registered?

HJ08 ZSN is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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