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DX08 EKC

2008 Kawasaki EX650

Cream Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,536 mi
Last recorded29,536 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki EX65013,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 EKC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX650
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 29,536 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 28,991 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 27,724 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2023 27,724 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling >10mm measured at front wheel (2.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 27,045 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 27,044 miles

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

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected R/H (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2021 26,317 miles

Front mudguard missing

Pass 21 Mar 2020 25,973 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 25,196 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 25,194 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 22,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 14,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 6,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 3,083 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 2,608 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 2,607 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 2,517 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX650?

Based on 1,347 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
960
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Drive chain excessively loose 8
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Drive chain worn to excess 5
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DX08 EKC is a 2008 Kawasaki EX650 in Cream with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki EX650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 13,528 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 EX650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX08 EKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX650 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki EX650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX08 EKC registered?

DX08 EKC is a 2008 Kawasaki EX650, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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