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WX08 OCB

2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7F

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

24,454 mi
Last recorded24,454 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7F14,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 OCB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 650 A7F
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 24,454 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 22,041 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 21,570 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 19,723 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 19,696 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING

Pass 10 Oct 2019 16,500 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 16,151 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 16,151 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2016 13,886 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 16 May 2015 12,463 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 12,463 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 10,443 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 6,886 miles

exhaust noise

front forks rusty

Fail 15 May 2013 6,867 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

exhaust noise

front forks rusty

Pass 3 May 2012 6,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2012 6,371 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 4,660 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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WX08 OCB is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7F in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WX08 OCB, 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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WX08 OCB is a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7F, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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