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GL08 TFA

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,688 mi
Last recorded19,688 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 TFA
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2025 19,688 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2025 19,688 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2024 19,190 miles

fairing missing

Pass 28 Oct 2020 19,068 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 16,613 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 12,188 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 9,822 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 7,135 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 7,135 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 5,225 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 5,225 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 496 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 TFA is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GL08 TFA, 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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What year was GL08 TFA registered?

GL08 TFA is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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