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AV08 VFJ

2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F

Black Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

22,157 mi
Last recorded22,157 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F12,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 1000 B8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 22,157 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 21,536 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 18,481 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 14,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2020 13,175 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 13,175 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 10,482 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 8,876 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 5,993 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 5,969 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 5,818 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 5,394 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 5,073 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 4,758 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 4,434 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F?

Based on 2,029 MOT tests across 184 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
792
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
184
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 6
Headlamp aim too low 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
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AV08 VFJ is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F in Black with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 12,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV08 VFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV08 VFJ registered?

AV08 VFJ is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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