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DX08 DYM

2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,945 mi
Last recorded40,945 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F13,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 DYM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 E8F
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 40,945 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 40,187 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 38,794 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 38,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 38,790 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 36,825 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 35,636 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 34,325 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 33,872 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 30,899 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 28,079 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' slight notchy feel to bearing turning left to right from dead centre. (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 25,358 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 25,358 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 22,060 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 19,756 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2012 17,182 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 14,266 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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DX08 DYM is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX08 DYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX08 DYM registered?

DX08 DYM is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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