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GV08 OXS

2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F

Green Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

25,270 mi
Last recorded25,270 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F9,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 OXS
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 250 K8F
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 25,270 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 25,168 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 24,818 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 22,528 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 22,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute not flashing (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 22,440 miles

front mudguard missing

Fail 25 Jul 2019 22,440 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front mudguard missing

Pass 15 Aug 2018 21,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 21,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 19,259 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 19,259 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

number plate light not working

Pass 3 Aug 2016 17,274 miles

Front brake dragging slightly

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 Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear number plate light not working

Fail 3 Aug 2016 17,274 miles

Front brake dragging slightly

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 Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear number plate light not working

Pass 6 Aug 2015 15,364 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 15,332 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 13,119 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 12,137 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 11,954 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 11,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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GV08 OXS is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F in Green with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GV08 OXS, 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.

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GV08 OXS is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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