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EU08 HHD

2008 Kawasaki ZR1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,622 mi
Last recorded27,622 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ZR100012,319 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 HHD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR1000
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 27,622 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 27,446 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 27,089 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 27,089 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2023 25,946 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 24,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 22,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 20,144 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 20,144 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 18,723 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 18,723 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 18,661 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 18,626 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 18,429 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 18,339 miles

no number plate light

Fail 15 Aug 2014 18,339 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

no number plate light

Pass 30 Jul 2013 17,099 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 14,482 miles

f/brake rubbing

no plate lamp not working

reflector too small

Fail 23 Jun 2012 14,482 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

f/brake rubbing

no plate lamp not working

reflector too small

Pass 26 May 2011 12,279 miles

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

n/s footrest slightly loose

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZR1000?

Based on 2,262 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
702
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Headlamp aim too high 4
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EU08 HHD is a 2008 Kawasaki ZR1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki ZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 12,319 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 ZR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU08 HHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki ZR1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU08 HHD registered?

EU08 HHD is a 2008 Kawasaki ZR1000, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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