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AU08 TFZ

2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400

Blue Petrol 1352cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,492 mi
Last recorded27,492 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ZZR140018,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 TFZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1400
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,352cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 27,492 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 27,492 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements switch slightly intermittent (7.7 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 27,283 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 27,283 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 25,345 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 24,865 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 24,355 miles

rear caliper piston sticking

Pass 22 Oct 2020 23,899 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 23,899 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 23,729 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 23,151 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 22,262 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 21,251 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 17,351 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 16,415 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 14,225 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 11,783 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 9,547 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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AU08 TFZ is a 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400 in Blue with a 1,352cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU08 TFZ, 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 AU08 TFZ registered?

AU08 TFZ is a 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AU08 TFZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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