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FX08 JOU

2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs

Black Petrol 1352cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,984 mi
Last recorded34,984 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs19,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 JOU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1400 D8F Abs
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,352cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 34,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 34,984 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 34,984 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2024 33,741 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 33,040 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 32,082 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 31,453 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 30,630 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 30,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 29,775 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 28,369 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 25,082 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 23,712 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 20,064 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 15,577 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 7,176 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs?

Based on 4,004 MOT tests across 341 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
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FX08 JOU is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs in Black with a 1,352cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 19,450 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 1400 D8F Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX08 JOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FX08 JOU is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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