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EU08 XWS

2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F

Black Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

24,724 mi
Last recorded24,724 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F12,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 XWS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 1000 B8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 24,724 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 23,902 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 22,305 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 22,305 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 19,672 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 17,477 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 16,728 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 14,468 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 12,788 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 12,030 miles

Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2016 10,862 miles

Exhaust noisy Temporary baffles fitted at time of test. (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Top shock absorber - up & down play. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Aug 2014 9,800 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 9,447 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 8,978 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 7,428 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F?

Based on 2,029 MOT tests across 184 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
792
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
184
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 6
Headlamp aim too low 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
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EU08 XWS is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F in Black with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 12,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU08 XWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU08 XWS registered?

EU08 XWS is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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