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EU08 PLF

2008 Kawasaki ER6

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,899 mi
Last recorded39,899 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ER614,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 PLF
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 39,899 miles

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

Offside Front Rider footpeg shortend.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 39,899 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Rider footpeg shortend.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Too much clutch play.

Pass 26 Jul 2018 36,092 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 36,092 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple cracks at edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too high due to under inflation of rear tyre (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play bearings notched (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

rear tyre under inflated

Pass 22 Jul 2017 32,562 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

number plate light not working

Pass 19 Jul 2016 28,563 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 28,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 24,145 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 19,663 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 15,205 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 14,493 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 13,021 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 13,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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
Full Kawasaki ER6 reliability report

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EU08 PLF is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EU08 PLF, 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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EU08 PLF is a 2008 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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