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BX08 EFS

2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,832 mi
Last recorded8,832 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F13,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 EFS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 E8F
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 8,832 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 8,774 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 8,463 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 8,004 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 7,970 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 7,970 miles

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 25 Oct 2017 7,956 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 7,953 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 5,763 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 5,763 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 4,710 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 3,659 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 3,137 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 2,815 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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BX08 EFS is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BX08 EFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX08 EFS registered?

BX08 EFS is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BX08 EFS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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