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GV08 OYC

2008 Kawasaki EX250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,805 mi
Last recorded17,805 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki EX25011,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 OYC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX250
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2024 17,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front speedo drive not correctly positioned

Pass 27 Jun 2023 17,660 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 15,229 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 14,631 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 13,544 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 10,692 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 10,653 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight plus could benefit from lubrication (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus age related cracking (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 May 2016 10,645 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 May 2015 10,638 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 10,628 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 10,439 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 7,886 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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GV08 OYC is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250 in Green 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 GV08 OYC, 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 GV08 OYC registered?

GV08 OYC is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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