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FL08 VGE

2008 Kawasaki ZX1400

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,331 mi
Last recorded53,331 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ZX140018,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 VGE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1400
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 53,331 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 49,526 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 44,757 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 44,755 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 42,753 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 42,753 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 41,825 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 40,855 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 38,861 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 35,725 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 35,725 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Pass 6 May 2017 32,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Apr 2016 26,494 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 23,150 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 20,494 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 17,042 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,643 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 11,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX1400?

Based on 2,076 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

91.1%
Pass Rate
1,196
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Headlamp aim too low 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
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FL08 VGE is a 2008 Kawasaki ZX1400 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki ZX1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 18,502 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 ZX1400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL08 VGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki ZX1400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FL08 VGE registered?

FL08 VGE is a 2008 Kawasaki ZX1400, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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