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PL08 CWA

2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F

Green Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,280 mi
Last recorded13,280 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F9,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 CWA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 250 K8F
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 13,280 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 13,214 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 13,214 miles

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

Central Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 13,112 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 12,872 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 12,525 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 12,525 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 11,710 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 11,710 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 11,471 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 11,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 11,256 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 11,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies inop with hand leaver (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 7,410 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 7,410 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 7,408 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 7,368 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 6,723 miles

Will need new rear tyre soon

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F?

Based on 1,465 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
655
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
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PL08 CWA is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F in Green with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 9,438 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 250 K8F fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL08 CWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PL08 CWA is a 2008 Kawasaki Ex 250 K8F, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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