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DW08 KAW

2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs

Black Petrol 1352cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,430 mi
Last recorded51,430 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs19,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW08 KAW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1400 D8F Abs
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,352cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 51,430 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 51,070 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 50,942 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 49,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 47,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 May 2019 47,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 45,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 45,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 42,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 42,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 40,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 40,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 37,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 36,555 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,274 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,346 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 28,556 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,471 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs?

Based on 4,004 MOT tests across 341 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
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DW08 KAW is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs in Black with a 1,352cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 19,450 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 1400 D8F Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DW08 KAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DW08 KAW is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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