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SW08 JNU

2008 Kawasaki ER6

White Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,159 mi
Last recorded45,159 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 JNU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 45,159 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 44,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 41,399 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 41,366 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 37,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 37,950 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019

No chain guard fitted

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018

Chain guard missing ()

Rear number plate light not working

Rear suspension bush has slight free play top of rear shock (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 5 Apr 2018

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Chain guard missing ()

Rear number plate light not working

Rear suspension bush has slight free play top of rear shock (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 26,605 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stantion pitted (2.3.1)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 26,605 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stantion pitted (2.3.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 22,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Fork dust seal detoriated

Pass 31 Jan 2015 21,398 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 19,301 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 14,954 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 14,954 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 10,694 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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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SW08 JNU is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in White with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SW08 JNU, 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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SW08 JNU is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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