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BX08 VHL

2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,056 mi
Last recorded24,056 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F13,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 VHL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 E8F
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 24,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 22,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 20,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 19,470 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 19,423 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 19,423 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 18,745 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 18,745 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 18,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 18,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 18,234 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 13,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 6,031 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 5,719 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 5,719 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 VHL is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHL, 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.

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BX08 VHL is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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