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OV08 EMF

2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,421 mi
Last recorded28,421 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F9,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 EMF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 250 K8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2017 28,421 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted Handle bar (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Clutch lever and front brake lever shaped as knives

Pass 11 Oct 2016 26,152 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted nearside handle bar (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Clutch and front brake lever shaped as knives

Fail 29 Sep 2016 26,089 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted nearside handle bar (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Clutch and front brake lever shaped as knives

Pass 6 Oct 2015 20,008 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear rear brake begining to bind

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

drive chain exsesivly dry

Fail 28 Sep 2015 22,003 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff linkage sticking (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear rear brake begining to bind

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

drive chain exsesivly dry

Pass 19 Sep 2014 14,704 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 6,394 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Jan 2012 777 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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OV08 EMF is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OV08 EMF, 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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OV08 EMF is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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