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GR08 GCZ

2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F

Green Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,132 mi
Last recorded25,132 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F12,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 GCZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 1000 B8F
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 25,132 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 25,125 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 25,017 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 24,763 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 24,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 24,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 24,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 24,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 23,863 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 23,304 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front brake pads getting low

rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 16 Apr 2016 22,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 20,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 19,215 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

drive chain dry

gear change linkage locknut insecure

rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 3 May 2013 13,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2013 13,093 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering damper insecure (2.1.2d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 11,605 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 11,605 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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GR08 GCZ is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F in Green with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 12,260 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 GR08 GCZ, 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 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GR08 GCZ registered?

GR08 GCZ is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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