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MX08 LWU

2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7F

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,726 mi
Last recorded42,726 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7F14,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 LWU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 650 A7F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 42,726 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 42,718 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 40,628 miles

Front wheelbearing slight noise

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 29,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 28,612 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 25,364 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017
Pass 6 Jul 2016 22,270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Jun 2015 16,093 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 10,508 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 4,612 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Jul 2012 1,841 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Jun 2011 1,493 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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MX08 LWU is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7F in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MX08 LWU, 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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What year was MX08 LWU registered?

MX08 LWU is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7F, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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