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GN08 RUW

2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,426 mi
Last recorded34,426 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F12,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 RUW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 34,426 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 29,127 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 27,563 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 24,944 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 19,310 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 19,263 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 15,807 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 15,807 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2014 12,067 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 8,891 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 5,375 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 4,692 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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GN08 RUW is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GN08 RUW, 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 GN08 RUW registered?

GN08 RUW is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is GN08 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN08 RUW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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