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BX08 VGT

2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,928 mi
Last recorded16,928 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F12,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 VGT
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 16,928 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 15,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre wearing uneven

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 11,568 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 9,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 9,294 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 9,168 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 9,168 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition baffle missing (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 7,841 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 7,841 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 5,582 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 3,890 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Apr 2014 3,724 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2013 2,460 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Er 650 A8F?

Based on 1,487 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Drive chain excessively loose 10
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Horn not working 6
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BX08 VGT is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 12,587 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Er 650 A8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX08 VGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BX08 VGT registered?

BX08 VGT is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F, first registered on 5 April 2008.

Is BX08 VGT safe to buy?

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