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GY08 VRZ

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,240 mi
Last recorded59,240 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 VRZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 59,240 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 54,832 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 54,832 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced REAR SWING ARM CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 50,636 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 41,654 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 40,592 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 40,575 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 39,211 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,179 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 28,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Mar 2014 21,758 miles

chain needs adjusted

suspension has slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2013 14,963 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 12,127 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 12,048 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 VRZ is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VRZ, 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 VRZ registered?

GY08 VRZ is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GY08 VRZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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