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CA08 TKU

2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,328 mi
Last recorded20,328 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F13,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 TKU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 E8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 20,328 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 20,141 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 20,141 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 20,136 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 19,823 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 19,689 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 19,399 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 18,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 18,364 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 17,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 17,307 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 17,216 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 15,887 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 13,207 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 11,287 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 9,076 miles

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

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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CA08 TKU is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F 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 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 CA08 TKU, 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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What year was CA08 TKU registered?

CA08 TKU is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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