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SW08 MTX

2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7F

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

25,442 mi
Last recorded25,442 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7F14,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 MTX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 650 A7F
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 25,442 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 22,087 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 22,087 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect dipped beam (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 21,029 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 21,029 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 19,316 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 19,288 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Central Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 18,001 miles

Central Front Forks slightly corroded Fork stanchions slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole structure showing signs of surface corrosion and would benifit attention, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 17,999 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Forks slightly corroded Fork stanchions slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole structure showing signs of surface corrosion and would benifit attention, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 17,071 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 17,071 miles

Rear Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Apr 2019 17,071 miles

Rear Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 15,157 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 12,762 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 12,740 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 10,746 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2016 10,667 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 8,046 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 7,367 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 6,229 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 6,229 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 4,939 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 4,847 miles

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

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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SW08 MTX is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7F in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SW08 MTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW08 MTX registered?

SW08 MTX is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7F, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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