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BX08 EFV

2008 Kawasaki Z1000

Green Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,612 mi
Last recorded50,612 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Z100012,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 EFV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 50,612 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 50,386 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2025 50,386 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 49,672 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 49,672 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 48,099 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 46,700 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 46,191 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 43,791 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,658 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 42,658 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,180 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 37,180 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 31,967 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 23,626 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 20,988 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 16,695 miles

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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BX08 EFV is a 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 in Green with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BX08 EFV, 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 BX08 EFV registered?

BX08 EFV is a 2008 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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