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LB08 XLJ

2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

34,481 mi
Last recorded34,481 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F12,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 XLJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2024 34,481 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 33,989 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 33,276 miles

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))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 33,276 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 31,635 miles

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 29,385 miles

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

exhaust type

Pass 11 Aug 2017 26,758 miles

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)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 26,758 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 24,238 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 24,238 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 22,605 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 22,605 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 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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 20,967 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 19,493 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 19,493 miles

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 26,158 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 13,655 miles

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.

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 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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