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DK08 EKB

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,875 mi
Last recorded16,875 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 EKB
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 16,875 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 16,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 16,542 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 16,312 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 16,301 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 16,113 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy Very loud border line foul (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 16,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy Very loud border line foul (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 15,524 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 14,642 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 14,568 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 14,335 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 13,539 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 12,678 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 11,387 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 11,387 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 9,671 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 7,831 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 7,775 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 7,775 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 7,208 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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DK08 EKB is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DK08 EKB, 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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DK08 EKB is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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