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GL09 BTO

2009 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F

Green Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,065 mi
Last recorded58,065 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F12,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 BTO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 1000 B8F
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 58,065 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 55,707 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 55,707 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions front tyre (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 53,257 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front brake pads both sides (1.1.13 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 49,687 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2020 49,660 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock hand becomes trapped against tank on full lock, lock stop on frame bent (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 46,920 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 46,920 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 31,364 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 26,983 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 21,412 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 21,412 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 13,042 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 13,042 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 3,777 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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GL09 BTO is a 2009 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F in Green with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 12,520 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 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 GL09 BTO, 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 17 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL09 BTO is a 2009 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F, first registered on 13 June 2009.

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