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SB12 EMV

2012 Kawasaki ER6

Yellow Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,669 mi
Last recorded37,669 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki ER612,868 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 EMV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 37,669 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose slightly damaged (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose footrest mount plate rubbers slightly worn (6.2.12 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

oil filter rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2023 34,270 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 27,658 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.63mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.35mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 27,658 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.63mm (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.35mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 20,294 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 20,294 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 17,616 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 15,553 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 15,552 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 14,038 miles

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

Nearside side light inop

Pass 11 Jul 2017 11,923 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 11,923 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 8,387 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 5,120 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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SB12 EMV is a 2012 Kawasaki ER6 in Yellow with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki ER6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 12,868 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 SB12 EMV, 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 14 years old, this Kawasaki ER6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SB12 EMV is a 2012 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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