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KE08 EJD

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

24,176 mi
Last recorded24,176 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F14,949 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 EJD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 24,176 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2025 24,176 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 24,119 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2024 24,119 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 23,526 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 23,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 22,853 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 22,853 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 18,995 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 16,263 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 14,388 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 14,358 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 14,248 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 13,687 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 12,781 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 11,464 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 10,417 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 8,086 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 580 miles

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

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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KE08 EJD is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F 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 A8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 14,949 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 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 KE08 EJD, 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 KE08 EJD registered?

KE08 EJD is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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