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GD08 LYP

2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,146 mi
Last recorded33,146 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F12,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 LYP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 33,146 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 32,829 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 31,571 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 31,571 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 31,118 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 31,113 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 28,743 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 26,133 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 26,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 23,231 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 19,599 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015
Pass 24 Aug 2011 7,706 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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GD08 LYP 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 76.9%.

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 GD08 LYP, 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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GD08 LYP is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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