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FP08 WPA

2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,628 mi
Last recorded18,628 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F9,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 WPA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 250 K8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2023 18,628 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 16,006 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front tyre starting to perish

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 15,802 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close to the legal limit 1.02mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 5,631 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 5,155 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 4,819 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Chain guard support bent

Fail 22 Mar 2016 4,819 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Chain guard support bent

Pass 17 Jun 2014 4,454 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 1,815 miles

Front and rear tryes have slight cracks in the side walls

Fail 18 May 2013 1,760 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front and rear tyres have slight cracks in the side walls

Pass 28 May 2012 563 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 194 miles

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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FP08 WPA is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP08 WPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP08 WPA registered?

FP08 WPA is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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