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LK08 DBZ

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,540 mi
Last recorded34,540 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F12,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 DBZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A7F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2025 34,540 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Gear pedal bent but still usable.

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 30,537 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 30,537 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 26,801 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 23,627 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 17,980 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 17,182 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 14,284 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 14,276 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

rear brake pads corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 13,028 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 13,028 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F?

Based on 4,612 MOT tests across 422 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
901
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Drive chain excessively loose 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
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LK08 DBZ is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 12,908 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 A7F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK08 DBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK08 DBZ registered?

LK08 DBZ is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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