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YJ08 XEW

2008 Kawasaki ER6

White Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,673 mi
Last recorded17,673 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 XEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 17,673 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 13,544 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 13,544 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre deflated

Pass 7 Sep 2021 10,451 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 8,378 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 3,504 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 3,500 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 3,449 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 3,449 miles

Central Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 3,363 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 3,344 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 3,236 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 3,189 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Jun 2011 3,054 miles

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

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 XEW is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in White 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 YJ08 XEW, 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 XEW registered?

YJ08 XEW is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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