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GV08 YWD

2008 Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,314 mi
Last recorded23,314 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F11,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 YWD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 750 L8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 23,314 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 22,257 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 21,165 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 20,323 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 20,323 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 18,323 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 15,585 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 15,382 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 14,917 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 14,058 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 11,529 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 11,487 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 11,487 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 10,433 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F?

Based on 2,337 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
898
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Headlamp aim too low 16
Drive chain excessively loose 5
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GV08 YWD is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 11,801 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV08 YWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GV08 YWD registered?

GV08 YWD is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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