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AE08 MVU

2008 Kawasaki Zzr

Blue Petrol 1352cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,781 mi
Last recorded37,781 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zzr17,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 MVU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,352cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 37,781 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 36,275 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 34,587 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 33,724 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 33,434 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 32,612 miles

Offside Rear Brake component is slightly corroded rusty brackets (3.1.5)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 30,251 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,107 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 29,613 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 29,604 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 23,587 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,689 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 14,054 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 3,427 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zzr?

Based on 6,151 MOT tests across 615 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
813
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
615
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
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AE08 MVU is a 2008 Kawasaki Zzr in Blue with a 1,352cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.7% with a typical mileage of 17,764 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 Zzr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 MVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zzr typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE08 MVU registered?

AE08 MVU is a 2008 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is AE08 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 MVU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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