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WK08 YMS

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

22,836 mi
Last recorded22,836 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs15,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 YMS
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 B8F Abs
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 22,836 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 20,491 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 19,963 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 19,963 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 15,814 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 12,678 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 12,678 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 9,292 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 8,638 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 8,031 miles

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

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Stone in rear tyre.

Pass 2 May 2013 7,805 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 7,062 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 6,278 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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WK08 YMS is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WK08 YMS, 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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WK08 YMS is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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