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LB08 XLM

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,028 mi
Last recorded41,028 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 XLM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 41,028 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 39,176 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 38,348 miles

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of bike and swing arm area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 37,854 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 37,854 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 37,764 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded rear swing arm. (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 33,514 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 30,440 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 30,438 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 24,914 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 24,914 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 22,252 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 22,249 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 19,276 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Oct 2011 14,438 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 14,192 miles

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

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

number plate light not working

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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LB08 XLM is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LB08 XLM, 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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LB08 XLM is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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