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GU58 XXJ

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,750 mi
Last recorded48,750 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 XXJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2026 48,750 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front brake locked on (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition after market exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached held on with tape (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached held on with tape (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame and component's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside bracket hanging down near rear wheel, likely to cause damage/injury

Nearside electrical relay hanging out. likely to short circuit

Pass 12 Sep 2023 48,283 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 48,257 miles

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

uneven wear on front tyre,

Pass 14 Apr 2022 47,751 miles

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 45,748 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 45,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 45,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 41,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 38,221 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 35,048 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 25,608 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 16,028 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 6,157 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 2,619 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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GU58 XXJ is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU58 XXJ, 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 GU58 XXJ registered?

GU58 XXJ is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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