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RJ08 UZW

2008 Kawasaki EX250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,703 mi
Last recorded10,703 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki EX25011,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 UZW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX250
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 10,703 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 9,686 miles

Exhaust noisy sports exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 8,332 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 8,280 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 6,473 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 3,740 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 3,021 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 3,120 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 2,878 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 2,653 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 2,587 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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RJ08 UZW 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 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ08 UZW, 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 RJ08 UZW registered?

RJ08 UZW is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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The MOT history for RJ08 UZW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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