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GN08 HKE

2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,202 mi
Last recorded50,202 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ZZR140018,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 HKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1400
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 50,202 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 48,689 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 46,368 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 42,910 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 42,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 42,723 miles

cleaned dirt off number plate and reflector

Fail 5 Apr 2019 42,723 miles

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

cleaned dirt off number plate and reflector

Pass 10 Apr 2018 31,564 miles

Brake discs contaminated with road grime

Brake lever front has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Apr 2017 20,029 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 19,812 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 19,676 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 19,548 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 19,518 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 18,236 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 9,289 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR1400?

Based on 6,313 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,178
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Headlamp aim too low 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
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GN08 HKE is a 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 18,484 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 ZZR1400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN08 HKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR1400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN08 HKE registered?

GN08 HKE is a 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GN08 HKE safe to buy?

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