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YR58 ZBD

2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,771 mi
Last recorded30,771 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F9,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 ZBD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 250 K8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 30,771 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 30,771 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 29,015 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 27,021 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 27,013 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort run out at disc (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2017 24,621 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 24,557 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 13 May 2016 22,365 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 21,299 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 15,505 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 11,102 miles

rear suspension has slightly stiff action

Fail 26 Jan 2013 11,093 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

rear suspension has slightly stiff action

Pass 23 Jan 2012 5,504 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 5,500 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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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YR58 ZBD is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR58 ZBD, 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 YR58 ZBD registered?

YR58 ZBD is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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