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BX08 VPU

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,346 mi
Last recorded23,346 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 VPU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 23,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front front brake lever broken at ball

Pass 2 Apr 2024 21,315 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 19,997 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 19,002 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 15,423 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 10,639 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 9,939 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 9,939 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2012 9,931 miles

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

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

handlebars slightly bent

Fail 3 Nov 2012 9,927 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

handlebars slightly bent

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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BX08 VPU is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX08 VPU, 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 BX08 VPU registered?

BX08 VPU is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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