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DX08 OLB

2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,427 mi
Last recorded10,427 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F12,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 OLB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 10,427 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 10,267 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 10,267 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 10,120 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 9,669 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 8,541 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 8,541 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 8,239 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 7,989 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 Sep 2016

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm screw in tyre (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 7,460 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 6,715 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 5,459 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 4,249 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 2,497 miles

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

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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DX08 OLB is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DX08 OLB, 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 DX08 OLB registered?

DX08 OLB is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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