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DX57 GJU

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

55,560 mi
Last recorded55,560 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F12,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 GJU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A7F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 55,560 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 53,692 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 51,558 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 49,362 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 49,362 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 45,933 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake hose in sleeves

Pass 5 Mar 2020 45,771 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 45,729 miles

front and rear discs worn

Pass 7 Sep 2016 45,253 miles

Brake hoses in sleeves.

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 45,253 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated cannot be opened to check seals. (7.2.2c)

Brake hoses in sleeves.

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 45,234 miles

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

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement not tested wont open (7.2.2b)

brake hoses in sleeves

Pass 24 Jul 2015 45,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 45,138 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 45,138 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 42,549 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,459 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 42,459 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 42,296 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 42,296 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,108 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 40,108 miles

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

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 34,717 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 34,717 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F?

Based on 4,612 MOT tests across 422 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
901
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Drive chain excessively loose 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
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DX57 GJU is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 12,908 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 A7F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX57 GJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX57 GJU registered?

DX57 GJU is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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