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AE08 MMA

2008 Kawasaki Z1000

Blue Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,874 mi
Last recorded54,874 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Z100012,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 MMA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 54,874 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 49,414 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 May 2025 49,414 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 47,265 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 47,260 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear suspension linkage seized (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 46,470 miles

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no number plate light

Pass 11 Nov 2017 43,049 miles

no number plate light

Pass 3 Nov 2016 41,177 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 41,171 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 38,644 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 35,018 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 28,582 miles

Front Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Inner Front Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2012 25,062 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 19,541 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 14,800 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1000?

Based on 26,900 MOT tests across 3,148 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
630
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 213
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
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AE08 MMA is a 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 in Blue with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 12,052 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 Z1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 MMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE08 MMA is a 2008 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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