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OU58 XMA

2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F

Green Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,526 mi
Last recorded41,526 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F9,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 XMA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 250 K8F
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 41,526 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 41,526 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 36,555 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 32,259 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 27,057 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 May 2022 23,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 May 2022 23,127 miles

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 May 2021 17,838 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 16,592 miles

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2019 16,592 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Rear shock bottom linkage ceized resulting in insufficient suspension movement when compressed

Pass 3 Jan 2019 11,331 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 11,296 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 7,207 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 6,230 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 6,230 miles

Front Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 2,261 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 2,191 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 2,089 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 2,062 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F?

Based on 1,465 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
655
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
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OU58 XMA is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F in Green with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 9,438 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 250 K8F fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU58 XMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU58 XMA registered?

OU58 XMA is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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