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GN08 LWS

2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs

Green Petrol 1352cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,172 mi
Last recorded64,172 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs19,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 LWS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1400 D8F Abs
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,352cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 64,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 May 2026 64,172 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 63,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 61,925 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 59,878 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 59,878 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 57,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 57,940 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 56,977 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 56,913 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 56,913 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 56,715 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 55,539 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 52,988 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 52,775 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass light not working

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 52,333 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass light not working

Pass 15 Feb 2014 50,329 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Number plate light not working

Oil leak

Pass light not working

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,183 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 48,183 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 36,164 miles

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

front tyre worn edges

Pass 17 Feb 2011 23,606 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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GN08 LWS is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs in Green with a 1,352cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GN08 LWS, 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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GN08 LWS is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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