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FP08 VPU

2008 Kawasaki EX250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,349 mi
Last recorded17,349 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki EX25011,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 VPU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 17,349 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 16,152 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 14,804 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 12,206 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 9,812 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 9,100 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 7,840 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Aug 2015 7,584 miles

Nearside Front Sidewall Perishing

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 6,347 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 5,372 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 4,526 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 2,866 miles

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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FP08 VPU is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP08 VPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP08 VPU registered?

FP08 VPU is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is FP08 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 VPU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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