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YJ08 XVP

2008 Kawasaki EX250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,757 mi
Last recorded13,757 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki EX25011,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 XVP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 13,757 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 13,657 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 13,424 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 12,918 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 12,721 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rising rate linkage bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 12,719 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 12,719 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 12,636 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 12,613 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 12,613 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 12,356 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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YJ08 XVP is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YJ08 XVP, 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 YJ08 XVP registered?

YJ08 XVP is a 2008 Kawasaki EX250, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YJ08 XVP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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