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MX08 FVC

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,456 mi
Last recorded31,456 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F14,949 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 FVC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 31,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 24,958 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 24,958 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 21,694 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 18,366 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 18,366 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 18,055 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 16,491 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 15,186 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 14,436 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play

Pass 24 Oct 2017 11,831 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 9,821 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 6,713 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 4,323 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 2,874 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 2,390 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F?

Based on 4,000 MOT tests across 372 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
372
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 16
Drive chain excessively loose 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
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MX08 FVC is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 14,949 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX08 FVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MX08 FVC registered?

MX08 FVC is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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