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WV08 VTW

2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

28,862 mi
Last recorded28,862 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F12,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 VTW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 650 A8F
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 28,862 miles

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

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))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 28,862 miles

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

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))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 24,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 23,479 miles

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

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

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

number plate starting to deteriorate

throttle cable casing deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2018 22,591 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 21,381 miles

Rear Brake lever slightly damaged slightly bent (3.2.A1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 19,132 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 19,132 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 16,505 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 16,505 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 13,624 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 13,624 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 10,780 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 10,780 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 7,886 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 7,886 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 5,094 miles

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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WV08 VTW is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WV08 VTW, 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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WV08 VTW is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A8F, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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