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LO08 UPT

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,437 mi
Last recorded69,437 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 UPT
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 69,437 miles

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Handlebar slightly corroded (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear chain guard damaged

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 69,437 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail chain cracked (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Handlebar slightly corroded (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear chain guard damaged

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 62,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 52,780 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 37,028 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 37,028 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 28,285 miles

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

oil leak from oil filter

Fail 16 Feb 2019 28,192 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail link needs to be moved (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 21 Feb 2018 23,186 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play slight play in bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 16 Feb 2018 23,161 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride safety pin missing (6.2.1h)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play slight play in bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Feb 2017 17,521 miles

Drive chain slightly loose chain loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outer pad on 2mm (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive slight play in top bush (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 11,886 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 10,421 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 10,421 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

reg plate illumination inop

Pass 8 Nov 2013 8,674 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 7,013 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 5,618 miles

Front 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
Full Kawasaki ER6 reliability report

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LO08 UPT is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LO08 UPT, 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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LO08 UPT is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 2 August 2008.

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