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BX08 VJG

2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,126 mi
Last recorded43,126 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R13,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 VJG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10R
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 43,126 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 43,109 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 40,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 38,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 38,089 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 34,965 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 31,476 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 27,047 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 22,035 miles

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

Rear lamp

Pass 3 Apr 2017 16,304 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 15,120 miles

both front and rear brake master cylinders fluid between min and max levels

rear light has 'E' number on lense but lights do share same lamp but different bulbs

Pass 18 Apr 2015 13,563 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 11,551 miles

Rear led indicator/tail light fitted.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 8,622 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 8,622 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 6,166 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-10R?

Based on 22,031 MOT tests across 2,126 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
903
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
2,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 183
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 183
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 103
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 98
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 72
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BX08 VJG is a 2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 13,108 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-10R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX08 VJG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-10R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-10R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX08 VJG registered?

BX08 VJG is a 2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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