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CU08 DYT

2008 Kawasaki Z1000

Blue Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,105 mi
Last recorded57,105 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Z100012,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 DYT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 57,105 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 57,105 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure fixing missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 57,040 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 55,504 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 55,503 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 54,275 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 54,044 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 49,907 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2018 49,907 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,023 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 47,023 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 40,581 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 33,957 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 27,263 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 21,152 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 21,152 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,882 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 7,973 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1000?

Based on 26,900 MOT tests across 3,148 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
630
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 213
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
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CU08 DYT is a 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 in Blue with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 12,052 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 Z1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU08 DYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CU08 DYT registered?

CU08 DYT is a 2008 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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