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BJ09 WEP

2009 Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,511 mi
Last recorded49,511 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F15,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 WEP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 750 L8F
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 49,511 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 46,461 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 33,019 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 28,461 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 26,447 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 25,225 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 24,886 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 24,886 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 22,677 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2018 22,677 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2017 21,723 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 20,349 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

no reg plate light fitted to machine.

Pass 25 Apr 2015 18,838 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 18,791 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 15,065 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 8,203 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 8,203 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 8,196 miles

clutch lever pivot slightly worn

Fail 13 Jun 2012 8,196 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

clutch lever pivot slightly worn

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F?

Based on 2,337 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
898
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Headlamp aim too low 16
Drive chain excessively loose 5
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BJ09 WEP is a 2009 Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 15,173 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 Zr 750 L8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ09 WEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ09 WEP is a 2009 Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F, first registered on 16 May 2009.

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