MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust slightly loose Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Switch gear slightly loose.
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust type
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
number plate lamp not working
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 valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
number plate lamp not working
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Er 650 A8F?
Based on 1,487 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.
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LB08 XLJ is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 XLJ, 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 XLJ is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F, first registered on 30 July 2008.
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