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GU58 SNF

2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,052 mi
Last recorded33,052 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R13,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 SNF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10R
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 33,052 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 32,761 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 32,761 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 32,758 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 32,471 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 32,471 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 32,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 32,001 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 30,184 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 30,174 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 30,155 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Half taken away when indicators on (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 26,217 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 26,217 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp affected with tail lamp. Originals fitted to rectify (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 23,109 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 23,078 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))

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2015 20,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 20,708 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 16,200 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 11,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 9,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-10R?

Based on 22,031 MOT tests across 2,126 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
903
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
2,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 183
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 183
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 103
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 98
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 72
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GU58 SNF is a 2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 13,108 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-10R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU58 SNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-10R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-10R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU58 SNF registered?

GU58 SNF is a 2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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