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WJ08 HKU

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,449 mi
Last recorded23,449 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 HKU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 23,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 23,449 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 22,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.57mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front front suspension slightly soft

Fail 12 Dec 2020 22,187 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.57mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front front suspension slightly soft

Pass 29 May 2019 18,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 15,545 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 15,535 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 9,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 May 2016 5,673 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 5,014 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 4,926 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 4,653 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 4,335 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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WJ08 HKU is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WJ08 HKU, 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 WJ08 HKU registered?

WJ08 HKU is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WJ08 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 HKU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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