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GU08 OLK

2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7F

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

1,296 mi
Last recorded1,296 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7F14,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 OLK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 650 A7F
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 1,296 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 1,296 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 850 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 569 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 398 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 18,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 17,506 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 17,412 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 17,034 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 16,831 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 12,192 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 7,995 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

r/h rear indicator damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2014 7,995 miles

Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

r/h rear indicator damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2013 7,995 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

gear lever bent

r/h rear indicator damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2012 4,158 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 4,021 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 3,988 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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GU08 OLK is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7F in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GU08 OLK, 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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GU08 OLK is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7F, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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