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HG08 SBU

2008 Kawasaki EX250

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,831 mi
Last recorded15,831 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki EX25011,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 SBU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 15,831 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 13,349 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear suspension stiff in operation.

Fail 20 Dec 2021 13,349 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear suspension stiff in operation.

Pass 18 Sep 2020 9,604 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 8,618 miles

Indicator switch insecure Switch gear loose (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 8,617 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure Switch gear loose (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 8,476 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 1,707 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 7,735 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 6,600 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 4,771 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 3,319 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 2,249 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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HG08 SBU is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250 in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HG08 SBU, 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 HG08 SBU registered?

HG08 SBU is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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