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PG08 UFY

2008 Kawasaki Versys

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,495 mi
Last recorded36,495 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Versys19,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 UFY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVersys
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 36,495 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 36,192 miles

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 35,424 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023
Pass 17 Mar 2022
Fail 9 Mar 2022

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020
Pass 4 Sep 2019
Fail 4 Sep 2019

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 30,433 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2018 30,433 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 27,211 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 27,211 miles

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2015 25,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

rear number plate light not working.

Fail 29 Apr 2015 25,885 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

rear number plate light not working.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 24,245 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 22,736 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 22,736 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 21,519 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 17,254 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Versys?

Based on 2,109 MOT tests across 184 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
1,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
184
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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PG08 UFY is a 2008 Kawasaki Versys in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Versys models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 19,731 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 Versys fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PG08 UFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Versys typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Versys is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PG08 UFY is a 2008 Kawasaki Versys, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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