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DX57 VHN

2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,611 mi
Last recorded40,611 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ZZR140018,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 VHN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1400
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 40,611 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 40,585 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 39,362 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 39,362 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 37,469 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 35,748 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 34,845 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 34,845 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 34,080 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 34,040 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 32,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 32,126 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 29,683 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 24,739 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 24,631 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 17,748 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 7,195 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 6,990 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 6,604 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 6,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 5,123 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 3,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR1400?

Based on 6,313 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,178
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Headlamp aim too low 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
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DX57 VHN is a 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 18,484 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 ZZR1400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX57 VHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR1400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX57 VHN is a 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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