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GD08 FYW

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,676 mi
Last recorded66,676 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 FYW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 66,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear indicator mountings deteriorated, throttle cable housing split (lower) - not affecting throttle, both rear chain adjuster blocks loose

Fail 26 Jun 2025 66,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear indicator mountings deteriorated, throttle cable housing split (lower) - not affecting throttle, both rear chain adjuster blocks loose

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 59,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 59,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 58,890 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 58,885 miles

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

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

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 55,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 47,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 37,755 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 37,755 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 24,794 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 14,312 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 10,881 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 10,146 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 9,522 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 6,726 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER6?

Based on 28,470 MOT tests across 2,580 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
979
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 288
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 133
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 96
Drive chain excessively loose 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 91
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GD08 FYW is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki ER6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 14,860 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 ER6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GD08 FYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ER6 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki ER6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GD08 FYW is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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