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VN08 VTY

2008 Kawasaki EX250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

8,930 mi
Last recorded8,930 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki EX25011,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 VTY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 8,930 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 8,929 miles

Front Stop lamp not working from front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 8,513 miles

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 8,210 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 7,974 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 6,597 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 4,100 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 3,923 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 3,923 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 3,471 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 1,673 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 1,673 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 1,470 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 1,420 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 1,420 miles

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

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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VN08 VTY is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VN08 VTY, 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.

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What year was VN08 VTY registered?

VN08 VTY is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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