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YJ58 HKB

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,986 mi
Last recorded50,986 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ58 HKB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 50,986 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 49,140 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 48,129 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 48,129 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 46,660 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 44,775 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 44,774 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls When front brake applied (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 44,308 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 44,308 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 42,069 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2019 42,069 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2018 35,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 28,038 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 May 2017 28,038 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 May 2016 22,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 May 2015 16,227 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 13,283 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 13,112 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 12,641 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 12,188 miles

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

rear number plate light not working

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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YJ58 HKB is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YJ58 HKB, 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 YJ58 HKB registered?

YJ58 HKB is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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