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WK58 XBM

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

59,708 mi
Last recorded59,708 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK58 XBM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 59,708 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 59,708 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2024 58,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 58,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached missing (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 51,141 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 47,311 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2021 47,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 43,791 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

FRONT FORKS HAVE SLIGHT LOSS OF DAMPING

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 43,791 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

FRONT FORKS HAVE SLIGHT LOSS OF DAMPING

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 37,447 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 37,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,967 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 34,967 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,381 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 33,381 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 32,989 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 32,989 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2014 32,076 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 32,076 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 30,259 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 25,066 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 12,517 miles

Upper 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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WK58 XBM is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WK58 XBM, 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 WK58 XBM registered?

WK58 XBM is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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