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YY08 OHN

2008 Kawasaki EX250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,589 mi
Last recorded23,589 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki EX25011,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 OHN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX250
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 23,589 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 22,195 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 22,195 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 21,494 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 21,483 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Front brake lever control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 21,196 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 20,977 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 17,972 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Indicator Damaged on O.S.F

Pass 27 Jun 2018 17,815 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2014 17,290 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 16,953 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 15,689 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 14,422 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 14,078 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX250?

Based on 4,872 MOT tests across 532 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
699
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
532
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 51
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 49
suspension movement is excessively stiff 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
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YY08 OHN is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki EX250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 11,355 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 EX250 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY08 OHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX250 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki EX250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY08 OHN registered?

YY08 OHN is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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