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GL08 YRV

2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7F

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

16,019 mi
Last recorded16,019 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7F14,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 YRV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 650 A7F
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 16,019 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil FRONT RIGHT SLIGHT LEAK (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 16,012 miles

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

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow of gases from headers where the exhaust fits into the cylinder head. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 16,004 miles

Headlamp insecure headlight is insecure causing the light to move up and down. (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow of gases from headers where the exhaust fits into the cylinder head. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 15,896 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 14,871 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 13,925 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 13,622 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 12,716 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 11,119 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 10,653 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 10,525 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play Rear shock top bush has small free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Feb 2015 9,716 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 7,291 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 6,511 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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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GL08 YRV is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7F in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL08 YRV, 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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What year was GL08 YRV registered?

GL08 YRV is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7F, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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