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YJ08 OAY

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

5,762 mi
Last recorded5,762 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F12,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 OAY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A7F
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 5,762 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 5,762 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2025 5,516 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2025 5,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2024 5,165 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 5,007 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 5,007 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 4,636 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2021 4,426 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 4,104 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 4,099 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 4,002 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 4,002 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing clamp (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 3,821 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 3,666 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 3,364 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 3,248 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 OAY 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 YJ08 OAY, 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 OAY registered?

YJ08 OAY is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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