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AV08 FHB

2008 Kawasaki Z1000

Blue Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,512 mi
Last recorded46,512 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Z100012,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 FHB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 46,512 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 46,511 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 46,090 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 46,090 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working Not working when front brake applied. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 43,411 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 43,382 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 37,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 31,355 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 25,911 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 24,677 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 24,677 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 21,921 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 18,053 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 18,000 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 12,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate light is not working

Pass 27 Mar 2014 8,738 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 6,824 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 5,408 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 4,249 miles

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

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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AV08 FHB is a 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 in Blue with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV08 FHB, 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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What year was AV08 FHB registered?

AV08 FHB is a 2008 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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