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RX09 CLU

2009 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,394 mi
Last recorded62,394 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F12,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX09 CLU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 A8F
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 62,394 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 62,394 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 62,224 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,113 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 61,113 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system silencer bracket clamp loose (7.1.1.c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil r/h (2.3.3)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. l/h (2.1.1c)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake front (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 58,781 miles

all brake discs worn

nearside front brake pads worn low

Pass 11 Nov 2013 54,263 miles

rear brake disc worn

Pass 22 Nov 2012 49,550 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 41,021 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 41,021 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,549 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 23,549 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F?

Based on 4,000 MOT tests across 372 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
372
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 16
Drive chain excessively loose 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
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RX09 CLU is a 2009 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 12,438 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 650 A8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX09 CLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RX09 CLU is a 2009 Kawasaki Ex 650 A8F, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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