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GL08 HWB

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

28,653 mi
Last recorded28,653 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 HWB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 28,653 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted at calliper, routing poor, inadequately clipped (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight water leak

Fail 24 Jul 2025 28,542 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Brake hose excessively chafed offside to nearside bridge (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted at calliper, routing poor, inadequately clipped (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight water leak

Pass 9 Aug 2024 26,668 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 26,658 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Chain guard missing ()

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

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen Scratched so that you can not see through it.

Pass 13 Jul 2023 26,031 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 26,028 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

front flexi brake hose insecure

rear tyre underinflated

Pass 12 Jun 2021 25,996 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 24,449 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 24,449 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 22,196 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 22,196 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 20,167 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 20,167 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 18,894 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 18,894 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2015 17,265 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 17,265 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 15,440 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 15,440 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2013 13,338 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 13,338 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 11,264 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 8,885 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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GL08 HWB is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GL08 HWB, 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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GL08 HWB is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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