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GL08 TEY

2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs

Blue Petrol 1352cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,125 mi
Last recorded66,125 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs19,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 TEY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1400 D8F Abs
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,352cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 66,125 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 65,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 62,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 58,413 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 58,413 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 54,807 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 54,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 49,758 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 48,940 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 45,769 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 45,744 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Jul 2015 41,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 35,431 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 29,280 miles

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

Gear selector pedal insecure

Handle bars fouling screen on left hand lock

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 23,918 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 19,500 miles

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

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

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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GL08 TEY is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs in Blue 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 GL08 TEY, 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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GL08 TEY is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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