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GJ08 FHW

2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,053 mi
Last recorded23,053 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7F14,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 FHW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 650 A7F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 23,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 23,036 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 22,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 22,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 21,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust gaskets damaged, advise attention. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Gear lever worn/slightly loose

Handle bar end weights missing

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Throttle cable stiff/worn.

Pass 12 Jan 2022 19,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 15,669 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 13,258 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 11,713 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 10,320 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 9,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 9,654 miles

number plate lamp not working

Pass 19 Nov 2013 9,096 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 8,042 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 8,042 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 6,839 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Er 650 A7F?

Based on 3,047 MOT tests across 286 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
1,181
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
286
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Horn not working 11
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GJ08 FHW is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7F in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 14,241 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 A7F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ08 FHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Er 650 A7F typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Er 650 A7F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ08 FHW is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7F, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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