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DE08 LCY

2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,870 mi
Last recorded34,870 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F13,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 LCY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 E8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 34,870 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 32,604 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 32,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 30,519 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 30,485 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 30,485 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front left fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 30,172 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit reading 1.10mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2019 30,172 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak major fluid leaking right fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil left fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit reading 1.10mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 29,642 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 28,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 27,989 miles

front calipers pins worn causing rattling

Fail 24 May 2016 27,989 miles

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

front calipers pins worn causing rattling

Pass 20 May 2015 27,064 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 26,074 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 26,057 miles

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 25,169 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 2,473 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,266 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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DE08 LCY is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE08 LCY, 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 DE08 LCY registered?

DE08 LCY is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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