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GL08 XLB

2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

13,902 mi
Last recorded13,902 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F12,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 XLB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 13,902 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 5,764 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 34,733 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 19 Aug 2022 28,440 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 23,266 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 22,708 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 21,076 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 19,261 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 14,038 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 13,963 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 13,963 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 13,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 13,435 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 12,768 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 12,768 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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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GL08 XLB is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F in Blue 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 GL08 XLB, 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 GL08 XLB registered?

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

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