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SF08 NKR

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,060 mi
Last recorded26,060 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs15,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 NKR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 B8F Abs
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 26,060 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 22,493 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 22,398 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 22,310 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 22,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 21,898 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 21,570 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 21,012 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 18,860 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 18,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 18,665 miles

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

number plate light not working

Pass 5 Jun 2013 15,973 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 15,973 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 13,332 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 8,875 miles

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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SF08 NKR is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF08 NKR, 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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SF08 NKR is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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