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WX08 OAV

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,103 mi
Last recorded36,103 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 OAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 36,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 35,752 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 35,219 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn to 3.8mm thickness. Manufacturer minimum thickness is 4.0mm. Rear disc is worn to 3.8mm Manufacturers minimum thickness is 4.5mm. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 35,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated Clutch lever operation is very hard to pull and is badly adjusted. The lever pull is too short due to incorrect adjustment and the cable is deteriorated resulting in a stiff and hard to operate lever. (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle is sticking in the open position and does not return to closed. (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn to 3.8mm thickness. Manufacturer minimum thickness is 4.0mm. Rear disc is worn to 3.8mm Manufacturers minimum thickness is 4.5mm. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Clamp between the silencer and the exhaust pipe has corroded significantly and is not securing the joint. The clamp should be replaced.

Pass 8 Dec 2018 34,432 miles

centre exhaust clamp broken

clutch cable tight and incorrectly adjusted

Fail 8 Dec 2018 34,432 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working front brake light not working (4.2.1 (a))

centre exhaust clamp broken

clutch cable tight and incorrectly adjusted

Pass 11 Dec 2017 33,911 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 33,900 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 32,795 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 31,657 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 25,209 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 25,209 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 18,443 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 18,443 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 12,766 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 12,742 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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WX08 OAV is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WX08 OAV, 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 WX08 OAV registered?

WX08 OAV is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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