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BX08 VGU

2008 Kawasaki Zx 600 P8F

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,165 mi
Last recorded26,165 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 600 P8F12,055 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 VGU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 600 P8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 26,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2025 25,946 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2024 25,035 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 20,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

offside rear indicator lens broken

taillight lens damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2021 19,899 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 19,894 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 19,861 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 17,354 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 14,058 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 14,058 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))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 14,057 miles

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

Rear Rear chain guard missing

Fail 27 Jul 2018 14,057 miles

Rear Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected Tyre valve base rubber has split (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear chain guard missing

Pass 28 Apr 2017 13,954 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 13,766 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 13,558 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 13,558 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Chain guard missing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 12,612 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 8,194 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 7,947 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 6,795 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 600 P8F?

Based on 5,676 MOT tests across 599 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
826
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
599
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 74
reflector on motorcycle missing 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Horn not working 18
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
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BX08 VGU is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 600 P8F in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zx 600 P8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 12,055 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 600 P8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX08 VGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 600 P8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 600 P8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX08 VGU is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 600 P8F, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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