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GV08 AVW

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

23,593 mi
Last recorded23,593 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 AVW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 23,593 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 23,593 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 23,441 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 23,104 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 23,104 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 28 May 2024 23,069 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2023 22,748 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 22,716 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 22,356 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 22,311 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 22,011 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 21,795 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 21,606 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 20,663 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 20,621 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 18,389 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 10,535 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 7,032 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 3,783 miles

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

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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GV08 AVW is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GV08 AVW, 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 GV08 AVW registered?

GV08 AVW is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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