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GY08 RVM

2008 Kawasaki Zr 750 L7F

Silver Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,266 mi
Last recorded42,266 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zr 750 L7F16,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 RVM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 750 L7F
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 42,266 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 May 2026 42,217 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Rh Fork (5.3.2 (b))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar LH (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly welded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 39,140 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 38,769 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 38,769 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 37,710 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 37,710 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 34,597 miles

number plate light not working

Pass 28 Dec 2016 30,571 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 24,725 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 24,725 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 24,400 miles

slight bend to offside handlebar

Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,256 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 24,256 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 21,566 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 750 L7F?

Based on 2,255 MOT tests across 229 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
920
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Headlamp aim too low 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Drive chain excessively loose 10
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GY08 RVM is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 750 L7F in Silver with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zr 750 L7F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 16,960 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 750 L7F fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY08 RVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 750 L7F typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 750 L7F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY08 RVM is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 750 L7F, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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