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LG58 UMB

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

33,855 mi
Last recorded33,855 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F14,949 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 UMB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 33,855 miles

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

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 33,045 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp head light when in use (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 32,263 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 31,479 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 29,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 26,262 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 17,170 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 17,147 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 16,902 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 16,442 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 16,439 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 16,439 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 13,945 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 12,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

headlamp securing bolt missing on nearside. (headlamp unit secure)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 12,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

headlamp securing bolt missing on nearside. (headlamp unit secure)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 11,953 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 11,953 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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LG58 UMB is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LG58 UMB, 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 LG58 UMB registered?

LG58 UMB is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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