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GP08 NZJ

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 NZJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 2 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 2 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

throttle over adjusted

Pass 25 Jan 2025 41,933 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 41,933 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose Bolt Missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 37,265 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 37,265 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 37,063 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 33,933 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 33,915 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 31,209 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 30,287 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 30,287 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hanger broken for pillion footrest/ snapped (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 27,171 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 27,088 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Aug 2015 25,945 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

General condition represents age of vehicle

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 23,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2014 23,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,438 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 16,216 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 13,375 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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GP08 NZJ is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GP08 NZJ, 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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GP08 NZJ is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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