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LL08 JFV

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

30,833 mi
Last recorded30,833 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs15,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 JFV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 B8F Abs
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 30,833 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 30,833 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 23,417 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 23,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 19,028 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 19,028 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 20 May 2017 17,428 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play top of shock (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2016 16,599 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 16,599 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 12,428 miles

Offside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 12,428 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 9,049 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

o/s footrest broken

Pass 23 May 2011 2,582 miles

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

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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LL08 JFV is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LL08 JFV, 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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LL08 JFV is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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