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GF08 VYB

2008 Kawasaki EX250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,505 mi
Last recorded23,505 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki EX25011,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 VYB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX250
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 23,505 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bearings seized rear shock not working (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 23,379 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 19,563 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 19,471 miles

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 19,471 miles

Lower Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 19,431 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 19,431 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 19,021 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy stiff and notcy with wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 19,021 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy stiff and notcy with wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 17,116 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 17,116 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired Indistinct cut off line due to bulb type fitted (1.2.3a)

Headlamp incorrect colour main beam showing red light (1.2.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2016 16,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 16,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 15,183 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 14,562 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 13,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 9,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 7,270 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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GF08 VYB is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF08 VYB, 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.

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What year was GF08 VYB registered?

GF08 VYB is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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