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GD08 TVC

2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs

Blue Petrol 1352cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,302 mi
Last recorded47,302 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs19,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 TVC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1400 D8F Abs
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,352cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 47,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 47,290 miles

Center exhaust clamps corroded

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket end cans (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 47,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 47,140 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 47,114 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 47,091 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 47,067 miles

headrace bearings slightly pitted

Fail 15 Aug 2018 47,067 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headrace bearings slightly pitted

Pass 9 Aug 2017 46,424 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 27 Jul 2016 45,815 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 43,913 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 38,523 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 38,523 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

number plate light not working .

Pass 28 Jul 2012 23,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 14,861 miles

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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GD08 TVC is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs in Blue with a 1,352cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GD08 TVC, 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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GD08 TVC is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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