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AU08 BKX

2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

10,769 mi
Last recorded10,769 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F13,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 BKX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 E8F
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 10,769 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 10,769 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 10,428 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 9,754 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 9,675 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 9,666 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 9,553 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 9,546 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 9,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 8,852 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 8,846 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 8,642 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 8,424 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 8,033 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 7,872 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 6,877 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F?

Based on 4,974 MOT tests across 512 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
1,005
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
512
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
reflector on motorcycle missing 34
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
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AU08 BKX is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 13,946 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 Zx 1000 E8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 BKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU08 BKX registered?

AU08 BKX is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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