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DX08 OGW

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

27,783 mi
Last recorded27,783 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 OGW
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 27,783 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 27,544 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 27,471 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 27,468 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 27,380 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 27,380 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 26,574 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 25,984 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

front position lamp not working

headlight loose

Pass 29 Jan 2020 25,284 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 24,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 23,502 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 23,499 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 23,119 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 23,119 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 22,038 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 20,072 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 17,076 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 13,690 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 10,288 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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DX08 OGW is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DX08 OGW, 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 DX08 OGW registered?

DX08 OGW is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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