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MX08 KBO

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

25,788 mi
Last recorded25,788 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs15,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 KBO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 B8F Abs
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 25,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pads on legal limit strong advisory to change asap (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively Top bush worn but unlikely to become unattached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2023 25,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pads on legal limit strong advisory to change asap (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively Top bush worn but unlikely to become unattached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 24,758 miles

Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Forks slightly corroded Badly corroded but not in service area (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 24,757 miles

Forks slightly corroded not in service area (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2020 24,757 miles

Forks slightly corroded not in service area (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 23,219 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 22,159 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 22,159 miles

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride wheel spindle split pin (6.2.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 20,513 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 18,813 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 16,470 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 13,502 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 12,549 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 10,585 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 10,585 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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MX08 KBO is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MX08 KBO, 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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MX08 KBO is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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