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LK08 FTA

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,428 mi
Last recorded46,428 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F12,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 FTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A7F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 46,428 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 46,306 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 46,207 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 45,956 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 45,956 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 45,577 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 43,235 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 43,235 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 42,321 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 42,320 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 38,689 miles

Central Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,860 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,593 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,437 miles

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

swing arm corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,228 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 32,867 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 31,729 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 29,408 miles

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 FTA is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FTA, 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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LK08 FTA is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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