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WX08 UGS

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,989 mi
Last recorded27,989 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 UGS
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 27,989 miles

handle bars bent

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spot in it (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 27,985 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened swing arm underneath holed and rusted through (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spot in it (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

handle bars bent

Pass 27 Mar 2024 26,625 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 26,074 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 25,060 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 24,144 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 21,995 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 18,578 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 18,578 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 16,240 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 14,212 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fork chromes severly pitted

Fail 23 Jun 2016 14,212 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

fork chromes severly pitted

Pass 30 Jul 2011 41,127 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 UGS is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Black with a 650cc 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 WX08 UGS, 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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WX08 UGS is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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