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CK08 FVH

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,703 mi
Last recorded19,703 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs15,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 FVH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 B8F Abs
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 19,703 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 19,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2023 14,266 miles

Central Rear Upper Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 12,819 miles

Front New speedometer fitted

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

Offside Rear Upper Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 34,923 miles

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 33,018 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 33,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive master cylinder (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 29,874 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,628 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,904 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 23,639 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs?

Based on 1,199 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
909
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 6
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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CK08 FVH is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 15,852 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 B8F Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CK08 FVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CK08 FVH is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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