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LM08 VGE

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,673 mi
Last recorded44,673 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F12,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 VGE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A7F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 44,673 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 41,054 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 41,053 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 40,967 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 37,003 miles

handle bars bent

Pass 4 May 2018 32,202 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 27,731 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 May 2017 27,731 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both sides (2.3.3)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 May 2016 23,866 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Apr 2015 18,114 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 8,446 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 5,257 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 4,794 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 3,857 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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LM08 VGE is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGE, 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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LM08 VGE is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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