Kawasaki ER 650 A8F

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 649 cc

LB08 XLJMOT history

LB08 XLJ is a blue petrol Kawasaki ER 650 A8F first used on 30 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2023 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 34,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2023
Mileage
34,481 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2024
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 XLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ER 650 A8F
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
649 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 XLJ was last recorded at 34,481 miles on 11 Nov 2024, 492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jul 2013: 19,493 miles, lower than 26,171 miles on 1 Aug 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
33,989 miles · 15 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
492 miles
Average per year
1,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 34,481 miles
  • 2022 – 33,989 miles
  • 2020 – 33,276 miles
  • 2019 – 31,635 miles
  • 2018 – 29,385 miles
  • 2017 – 26,758 miles
  • 2016 – 24,238 miles
  • 2015 – 22,605 miles
  • 2014 – 20,967 miles
  • 2013 – 19,493 miles
  • 2012 – 26,171 miles
  • 2011 – 13,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail34,481 miles
  • DangerousNearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorThrottle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHandlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Steering headbearing has slight free play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail34,481 miles (+492)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,481 miles
    Test number
    718013780320
    • DangerousNearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorThrottle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass33,989 miles (+713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    33,989 miles
    Test number
    354967705598
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass33,276 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    33,276 miles
    Test number
    997351513724
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail33,276 miles (+1,641)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,276 miles
    Test number
    961088129424
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass31,635 miles (+2,250)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    31,635 miles
    Test number
    381389028192
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly loose Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Switch gear slightly loose.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass29,385 miles (+2,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    29,385 miles
    Test number
    924313164184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust type

  7. Pass26,758 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    26,758 miles
    Test number
    391844697946
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

  8. Fail26,758 miles (+2,520)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,758 miles
    Test number
    337080594205
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

  9. Pass24,238 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    24,238 miles
    Test number
    481158624436
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryUpper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

  10. Fail24,238 miles (+1,633)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,238 miles
    Test number
    735179537623
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryUpper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

  11. Pass22,605 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    22,605 miles
    Test number
    597063785176
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • NoteNumber plate lamp not working

  12. Fail22,605 miles (+1,638)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,605 miles
    Test number
    365183485115
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • NoteNumber plate lamp not working

  13. Pass20,967 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    20,967 miles
    Test number
    975978494181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail19,493 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,493 miles
    Test number
    398601503450
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • Repaired at testRear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

  15. Pass19,493 miles (-6,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    19,493 miles
    Test number
    559331203272
    • AdvisoryRear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

  16. Pass26,171 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,171 miles
    Test number
    619074812233
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  17. Fail26,158 miles (+12,503)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,158 miles
    Test number
    396623512487
    • FailureHeadlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
    • FailureNearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
    • FailureThrottle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  18. Pass13,655 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    13,655 miles
    Test number
    445009901215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Questions about LB08 XLJ

Does LB08 XLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 XLJ expired on 14 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 XLJ?
The MOT on LB08 XLJ expired on 14 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 XLJ done?
LB08 XLJ was recorded at 34,481 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2024, an average of 1,567 miles a year.
Has LB08 XLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 XLJ has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 XLJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 XLJ find?
LB08 XLJ failed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside handlebar grip insecure to handlebar; horn not working; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, and 3 more.

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