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GY08 VDR

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,509 mi
Last recorded10,509 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 VDR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 10,509 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 10,509 miles

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 10,250 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 9,827 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 9,712 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 9,712 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 9,552 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 9,224 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 9,085 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 8,971 miles

Nearside Front foot rest short

Pass 12 Apr 2017 8,915 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 8,843 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 8,635 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 8,626 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 8,457 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 7,968 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 7,676 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 6,221 miles

Rear 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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GY08 VDR is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VDR, 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 GY08 VDR registered?

GY08 VDR is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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The MOT history for GY08 VDR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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