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WD08 LJU

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Purple Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,508 mi
Last recorded32,508 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 LJU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 32,508 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 29,631 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 29,169 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 27,914 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 27,737 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 27,722 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 26,705 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp broken will need replacing however the silenceris still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 26,702 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 25,565 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 25,565 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 23,049 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 19,974 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 19,974 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 16,379 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 16,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2015 12,736 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 10,286 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 8,632 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 6,348 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 4,767 miles

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

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

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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WD08 LJU is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Purple with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WD08 LJU, 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 WD08 LJU registered?

WD08 LJU is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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