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CU08 HKE

2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F

Green Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,357 mi
Last recorded45,357 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F9,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 HKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 250 K8F
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 45,357 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 45,118 miles

Exhaust noisy sports exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 43,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 43,453 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 41,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 41,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 39,548 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 37,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 35,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 35,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 30,943 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 16 Jan 2016 30,943 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Oct 2014 27,617 miles

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

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Oct 2014 27,617 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 27,115 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 21,371 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 16,367 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 16,367 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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CU08 HKE is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F in Green with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU08 HKE, 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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CU08 HKE is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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