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VO08 XBP

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,937 mi
Last recorded20,937 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F12,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XBP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A7F
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 20,937 miles

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 25 Aug 2022 20,896 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 20,085 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 19,663 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 19,663 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 17,956 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 17,956 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working Not working from front brake . (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 14,689 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 14,689 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyre valve splitting

Pass 29 Jan 2018 14,331 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 14,331 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 12,651 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 9,861 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 3,030 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 2,829 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))

Pass 29 Oct 2011 2,181 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 1,295 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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VO08 XBP is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 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 VO08 XBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO08 XBP registered?

VO08 XBP is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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