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DX08 OBB

2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

24,871 mi
Last recorded24,871 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F13,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 OBB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 E8F
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 24,871 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 24,668 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 24,408 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 23,635 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 22,290 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 21,909 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no plate incorrect size (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 19,986 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 18,997 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 17,502 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 15,954 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 14,974 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 14,974 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 9,613 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 9,613 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 7,061 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 6,497 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 OBB is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F in Green 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 DX08 OBB, 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 DX08 OBB registered?

DX08 OBB is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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