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BX08 VHV

2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F

Black Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,425 mi
Last recorded24,425 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F12,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 VHV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 1000 B8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 24,425 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 24,425 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 23,942 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 23,603 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 23,309 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 22,652 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 21,852 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 20,775 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 18,872 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 17,521 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 15,515 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 15,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 May 2013 13,778 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 12,678 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 May 2011 10,665 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F?

Based on 2,029 MOT tests across 184 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
792
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
184
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 6
Headlamp aim too low 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
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BX08 VHV is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F in Black with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 12,260 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 Zr 1000 B8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX08 VHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX08 VHV registered?

BX08 VHV is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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