Kawasaki Er 650 A7f (2008)
2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7f
CarHunch analysed 106 real MOT records for the 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7f. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Kawasaki ER 650 A7F falls slightly below the UK average with a 76% first-time pass rate, meaning one in four fail their MOT—not ideal, though the 17.9% rate of dangerous defects isn't alarming enough to be a dealbreaker. Petrol variants pass at 75.4%, which is the standard for this cohort.
These bikes average just under 16,600 miles, suggesting moderate use for their age, yet they're racking up 1.4 failures and 6.6 advisories per vehicle on average, pointing to wear in consumables and minor components rather than catastrophic issues. If you're considering one, budget for brake and suspension work, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the drivetrain, and expect some advisory items to pop up at MOT time.
What to check before buying a 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7f
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (97%) | 103 | 75.4% | 1.43 |
| Other (3%) | 3 | 96.3% | 0.33 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7f vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7f vehicles fall between 7,812 and 21,942 miles.
2008 Kawasaki Er 650 A7f — Still on the Road
36 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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