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HY08 FUG

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,791 mi
Last recorded44,791 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs15,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 FUG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 B8F Abs
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 44,791 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 44,299 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 43,716 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 43,026 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 42,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 40,528 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 38,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 38,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 36,226 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 36,209 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 32,725 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 29,826 miles

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

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 29,826 miles

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

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 26,572 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 22,162 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 11,542 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 10,032 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 May 2012 10,030 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 5,903 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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HY08 FUG is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HY08 FUG, 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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HY08 FUG is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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