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GY08 LRE

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,926 mi
Last recorded56,926 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 LRE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 56,926 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 55,987 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 55,524 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 52,551 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 43,444 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 44,999 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 44,999 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 36,282 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 28,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2020 28,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 27,578 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 27,578 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 24,831 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 24,824 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 23,745 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 22,699 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 20,916 miles

front n/s inner brake pad getting low.

slight movement in rear shock top bush.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 17,656 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 14,074 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 10,859 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 7,771 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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GY08 LRE is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GY08 LRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY08 LRE registered?

GY08 LRE is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is GY08 LRE safe to buy?

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