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WX08 VLB

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,063 mi
Last recorded68,063 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 VLB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 68,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

all lights masked off

Pass 1 Jul 2021 22,503 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 22,448 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear shock bush (lower) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 22,401 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 22,223 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear shock bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 22,063 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 21,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 21,426 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 17,457 miles

Centre Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

clutch cable route very tight bend in cable PASS AND ADVISE

Fail 21 Jul 2015 17,457 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

clutch cable route very tight bend in cable PASS AND ADVISE

Pass 19 Jun 2014 13,404 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2014 13,400 miles

Offside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 12,650 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 11,653 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 VLB is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

WX08 VLB is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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