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YJ08 BZH

2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F

Green Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,510 mi
Last recorded11,510 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F9,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 BZH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 250 K8F
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 11,510 miles

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 11,271 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 11,115 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 9,979 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 9,847 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 9,841 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 9,459 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 9,459 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 8,953 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 7,808 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 6,579 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 6,576 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 5,752 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 5,752 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 3,880 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 979 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 946 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 643 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F?

Based on 1,465 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
655
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
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YJ08 BZH is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F in Green with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 9,438 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 K8F fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ08 BZH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ08 BZH registered?

YJ08 BZH is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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