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VK58 BGO

2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,037 mi
Last recorded45,037 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F12,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 BGO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 250 K9F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 45,037 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 44,983 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear wheel bearing not checked

Pass 4 Jul 2024 41,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 41,929 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 14,392 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 14,392 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel spindle locking device missing securing pin missing (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 14,365 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 29,068 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 29,062 miles

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

Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) Split pin missing from rear wheel. (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear chain dry.

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

Stiff links in rear chain.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 26,034 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front tubeless valve slightly damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2018 26,030 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted front brake lever bracket insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

front brake fluid low

front tubeless valve slightly damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2017 23,820 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 22,225 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 22,224 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 16,983 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 16,983 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 12,911 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 5,540 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 5,518 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 4,235 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 4,235 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F?

Based on 2,948 MOT tests across 320 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
688
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
320
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Headlamp aim too high 22
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
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VK58 BGO is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 12,641 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 K9F fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK58 BGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK58 BGO is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9F, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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