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OV08 ELU

2008 Kawasaki EX250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,084 mi
Last recorded19,084 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki EX25011,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 ELU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 19,084 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 19,034 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 19,000 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 18,387 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 18,385 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 17,904 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 17,485 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 17,485 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 17,239 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 16,150 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 14,882 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 14,882 miles

Rear suspension component loose shock link (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 13,890 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Aug 2015 13,030 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 13,029 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 11,512 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 11,512 miles

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

throttle operation stiff

Pass 13 Jun 2013 9,483 miles

front brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Jul 2012 9,124 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 1,515 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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OV08 ELU is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV08 ELU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV08 ELU registered?

OV08 ELU is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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