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LJ08 EKN

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,578 mi
Last recorded23,578 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 EKN
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 23,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 22,064 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 20,626 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 20,603 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 20,506 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 20,506 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 19,928 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 19,498 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 19,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 18,160 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 16,993 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 16,241 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 14,096 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 14,096 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 6,457 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 1,581 miles

slight increase in engine speed on right lock

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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LJ08 EKN 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 81.3%.

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 LJ08 EKN, 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 LJ08 EKN registered?

LJ08 EKN is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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