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BJ58 YVB

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,195 mi
Last recorded38,195 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 YVB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 38,195 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 37,824 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 35,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 32,772 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 27,723 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 27,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy

Pass 31 Jul 2017 26,914 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 26,870 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 26,320 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 24,715 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 24,708 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 22,424 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 22,410 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 18,608 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 18,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 14,732 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 9,486 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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BJ58 YVB is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BJ58 YVB, 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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BJ58 YVB is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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