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LL08 JFA

2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,092 mi
Last recorded72,092 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F12,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 JFA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A7F
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 72,092 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 60,799 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 60,799 miles

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

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected handle bar grip loose/throttle not returning (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 53,044 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2022 50,202 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2022 50,202 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 45,335 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 39,587 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 34,660 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 33,515 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 32,135 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 32,125 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 28,923 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 28,923 miles

Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

o/s crash pad is bent

Pass 9 May 2015 21,766 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 7 May 2014 15,819 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 9,646 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 9,646 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 7,087 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 3,552 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F?

Based on 4,612 MOT tests across 422 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
901
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Drive chain excessively loose 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
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LL08 JFA is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 12,908 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 A7F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LL08 JFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LL08 JFA is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 650 A7F, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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