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AE08 OBR

2008 Kawasaki GTR1400

Silver Petrol 1352cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,665 mi
Last recorded46,665 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki GTR140027,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 OBR
MakeKawasaki
ModelGTR1400
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,352cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 46,665 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 46,665 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Could not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 42,615 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level On minimum (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 37,503 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 37,254 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 36,369 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 36,369 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Brake disc fractured Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2020 36,012 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 35,302 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 33,377 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 30,258 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,223 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,884 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 21,827 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 16,578 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 13,335 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 6,858 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GTR1400?

Based on 1,577 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
1,502
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
wheel bearings are excessively rough 3
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
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AE08 OBR is a 2008 Kawasaki GTR1400 in Silver with a 1,352cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki GTR1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 27,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GTR1400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 OBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GTR1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki GTR1400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE08 OBR is a 2008 Kawasaki GTR1400, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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