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YJ08 GPY

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,944 mi
Last recorded28,944 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F12,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 GPY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A7F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 28,944 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 28,326 miles

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

Rear REAR BRAKE LEVER SLIGHTLY BENT/DAMAGED.

Pass 18 Aug 2022 27,436 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 26,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 24,251 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 23,721 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 23,721 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear wheel nut (6.2.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 19,616 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 16,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 15,099 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 14,264 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 12,971 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 12,586 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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YJ08 GPY is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YJ08 GPY, 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 YJ08 GPY registered?

YJ08 GPY is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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