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OY08 HGE

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

16,428 mi
Last recorded16,428 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 HGE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 16,428 miles

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 16,047 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 16,047 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2023 15,333 miles

Front Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 15,001 miles

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

Rear rear chassis has some light corrosion but not to excess

Pass 19 Oct 2020 14,245 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 14,245 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2019 13,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 12,653 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2016 10,777 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 9,175 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 7,808 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 May 2013 6,683 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 5,776 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 5,362 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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OY08 HGE is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY08 HGE, 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 OY08 HGE registered?

OY08 HGE is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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