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HY08 FTX

2008 Kawasaki EX250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,611 mi
Last recorded19,611 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki EX25011,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 FTX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX250
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 19,611 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 19,611 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 17,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 17,621 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre fouling another component Hugger (5.2.3 (f))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bracket broken but exhaust is secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 12,668 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 11,306 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 11,024 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 10,542 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 10,114 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 7,514 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 6,679 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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HY08 FTX is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HY08 FTX, 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 HY08 FTX registered?

HY08 FTX is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is HY08 FTX safe to buy?

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