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BX08 VGN

2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs

Silver Petrol 1352cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

14,958 mi
Last recorded14,958 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs19,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 VGN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1400 D8F Abs
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,352cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 14,958 miles

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 14,901 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 14,682 miles

Central Front Engine oil leak.

Front Brakes binding very slightly.

Front brake fluid level slightly low.

Fail 15 Sep 2023 14,671 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Brake master cylinder leaking Brake fluid dripping around reservoir. (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Engine oil leak.

Pass 25 Jun 2022 14,231 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 14,231 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 14,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 12,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil worsened since first test on 11/04.19 (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil worsened since first test on 11/04/2019 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 12,759 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Clearly much smaller than required (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 12,690 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure Bolts also to long. (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Handlebar mounting insecure bolts also to long (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket missing Bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket missing The bolt fitted has no effect as it is excessively long (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 10,107 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 9,502 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 6,926 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 4,946 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs?

Based on 4,004 MOT tests across 341 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
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BX08 VGN is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs in Silver with a 1,352cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 19,450 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 1400 D8F Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX08 VGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX08 VGN is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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