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SP08 BSX

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,285 mi
Last recorded28,285 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F12,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 BSX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A7F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 28,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 27,732 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 26,807 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 22,093 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 20,480 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 16,327 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 13,432 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive slight play in top shock mount (2.4.B.4)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 13,408 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive slight play in top shock mount (2.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 9,747 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 9,727 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 9,619 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 9,619 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 9,442 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 9,114 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 8,539 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 8,324 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 7,288 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F?

Based on 4,612 MOT tests across 422 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
901
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Drive chain excessively loose 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
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SP08 BSX is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 12,908 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP08 BSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP08 BSX registered?

SP08 BSX is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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