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GY08 SWO

2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,187 mi
Last recorded14,187 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R13,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 SWO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10R
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 14,187 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 14,051 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 14,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 13,872 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 13,860 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 13,605 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 13,569 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER FITTED IS NON STD WITH BAFFLE.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 13,487 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 13,231 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 1 Apr 2016 12,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 12,873 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 11,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

number plate not working

Pass 22 Mar 2014 10,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate light not working

Pass 9 Mar 2013 9,905 miles

number plate light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2012 8,781 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 6,505 miles

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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GY08 SWO is a 2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GY08 SWO, 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 GY08 SWO registered?

GY08 SWO is a 2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is GY08 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 SWO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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