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LB08 NFU

2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,975 mi
Last recorded25,975 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F12,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 NFU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 25,975 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 25,975 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 24,843 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 24,843 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 23,131 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 21,470 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 17,981 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 13,748 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 11,070 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 9,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 7,363 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 7,363 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 6,315 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 6,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 4 Sep 2014 5,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 5,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 5,637 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 5,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 5,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 4,379 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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LB08 NFU is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB08 NFU, 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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LB08 NFU is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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