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LM08 VFC

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,375 mi
Last recorded25,375 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F12,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 VFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A7F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 25,375 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 24,066 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 20,611 miles

front light been sprayed black and is slightly covering side light

Pass 30 Jul 2022 18,733 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 18,222 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 18,134 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 17,361 miles

Rear shocker top bush as slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2017 14,813 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 14,433 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 14,433 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2015 14,004 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 13,640 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 13,640 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2013 12,979 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 12,979 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 11,987 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 10,223 miles

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

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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LM08 VFC is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LM08 VFC, 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 LM08 VFC registered?

LM08 VFC is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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