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WG08 ZCA

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,956 mi
Last recorded40,956 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 ZCA
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 40,956 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 39,420 miles

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

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower fairing insecure

Offside Front footrest shortened

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

chainguard missing

Fail 28 Jan 2020 39,420 miles

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

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower fairing insecure

Offside Front footrest shortened

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

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

chainguard missing

Pass 31 Oct 2018 34,759 miles

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

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

Front brake lever bent

Offside Front footrest shortened

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable replacement recommended (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 34,759 miles

Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake lever bent

Offside Front footrest shortened

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable replacement recommended (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Lower belly pan insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2017 28,778 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear number plate light inoperative

Pass 12 Oct 2016 20,131 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 20,018 miles

number plate light not working

Pass 12 Mar 2014 15,381 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 9,071 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 1,962 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
Full Kawasaki ER6 reliability report

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WG08 ZCA is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WG08 ZCA, 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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WG08 ZCA is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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