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VO08 XBR

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,433 mi
Last recorded12,433 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XBR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 12,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 12,245 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Mudguard insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2018 12,186 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 12,185 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 12,182 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 10,748 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 3,973 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 3,217 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 927 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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VO08 XBR is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO08 XBR, 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 VO08 XBR registered?

VO08 XBR is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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