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GY58 YLU

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

6,152 mi
Last recorded6,152 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs15,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 6,152 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front tyre cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2021 6,123 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 6,074 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 5,776 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 5,096 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 5,008 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 4,889 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 4,735 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 4,517 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 4,398 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 3,027 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 3,027 miles

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 YLU is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLU, 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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GY58 YLU is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 B8F Abs, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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