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YJ08 GSV

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,087 mi
Last recorded9,087 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 GSV
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 9,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 9,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 7,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 7,125 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 4,487 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 4,307 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 4,175 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 3,690 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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YJ08 GSV is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YJ08 GSV, 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 YJ08 GSV registered?

YJ08 GSV is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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