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YC61 BYA

2012 Kawasaki ER6

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,900 mi
Last recorded41,900 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki ER612,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 BYA
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 41,900 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 37,839 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 33,987 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 30,145 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 27,108 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 26,644 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 26,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 24,443 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 20,929 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 17,639 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 10,514 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 5,312 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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YC61 BYA is a 2012 Kawasaki ER6 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki ER6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 12,868 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC61 BYA, 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 14 years old, this Kawasaki ER6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YC61 BYA registered?

YC61 BYA is a 2012 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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