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SN08 HXM

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

26,888 mi
Last recorded26,888 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 HXM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 26,888 miles

Central Front INSECURE WIRING BY STEERING NOT LIKELY TO AFFECT STEERING OPERATION

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit FRONT TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned RIGHT HAND CHAIN ADJUSTER NOT SET CORRECTLY (2.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied FRONT BRAKE LEVER (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Lower Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied REAR BRAKE LEVER (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower WHEN NO RIDER IS ON THE VEHICLE THE EXHAUST FOULS ON THE SWING ARM

Offside Rear RIGHT HAND PILLION FOOT REST IS MISSING SECURITY CLIP. NOT LIKELY TO FALL OUT

Fail 14 Oct 2024 26,845 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust clamp missing on silencer joint and silencer. mounted close to swing arm.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 25,081 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 24,416 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 24,416 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 21,582 miles

Rear rear swingarm has slight corrosion but not to excess

exhaust has slight corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2020 21,582 miles

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear swingarm has slight corrosion but not to excess

exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2019 19,471 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 16,881 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 13,781 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 13,085 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 12,533 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 12,533 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 10,754 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 10,608 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2011 10,608 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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SN08 HXM 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 68.8%.

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 SN08 HXM, 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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SN08 HXM is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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