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GY58 OYC

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

16,111 mi
Last recorded16,111 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs15,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 OYC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 B8F Abs
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 16,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front fork dust seal loose

Fail 12 May 2026 16,111 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

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

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fork dust seal loose

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 10,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 19,129 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner rear pad becoming low (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 19,129 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer to headers clamp insecure and slides in support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner rear pad becoming low (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear to headers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 18,739 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 18,739 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 18,485 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 18,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 17,796 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 17,795 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 17,210 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 16,167 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 16,167 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 15,268 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 14,400 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 13,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 13,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 11,162 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 11,162 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 9,405 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 7,851 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 7,839 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs?

Based on 1,199 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
909
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 6
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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GY58 OYC is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 15,852 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 650 B8F Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY58 OYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY58 OYC registered?

GY58 OYC is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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