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AE08 BAV

2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,338 mi
Last recorded22,338 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ZZR140018,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 BAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1400
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 22,338 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 21,874 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 21,424 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2024 21,370 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 20,641 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 19,854 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 19,710 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 19,640 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 17,985 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 15,751 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 12,843 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 12,843 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 8,347 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 6,660 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR1400?

Based on 6,313 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,178
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Headlamp aim too low 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
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AE08 BAV is a 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 18,484 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 ZZR1400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 BAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR1400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE08 BAV registered?

AE08 BAV is a 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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