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YE55 THE

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,982 mi
Last recorded14,982 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 THE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 14,982 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 13,749 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 11,874 miles

Central Rear Exhaust slightly loose clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 10,994 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 9,862 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 8,748 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 7,883 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 7,478 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 6,853 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 5,026 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 3,216 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 3,205 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 19 Mar 2012 2,935 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 2,935 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 2,464 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 2,463 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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YE55 THE 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 87.5%.

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 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 YE55 THE, 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 YE55 THE registered?

YE55 THE is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YE55 THE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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