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GL08 XLA

2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F12,587 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 XLA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 26,593 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 25,693 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 24,134 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 23,508 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 23,507 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 22,139 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 19,953 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 19,382 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 17,753 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 16,602 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 16,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 15,704 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 13,990 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 10,522 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 6,432 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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GL08 XLA is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GL08 XLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL08 XLA registered?

GL08 XLA is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is GL08 XLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 XLA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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