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GY08 VDX

2008 Kawasaki GTR1400

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,045 mi
Last recorded50,045 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki GTR140027,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 VDX
MakeKawasaki
ModelGTR1400
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 50,045 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 49,186 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 47,881 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 47,104 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 44,976 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 42,043 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 41,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 41,906 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 41,800 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 41,717 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2016 41,398 miles

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

small cut in rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2015 40,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 40,927 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,219 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 35,529 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,780 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 16,656 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 16,656 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GTR1400?

Based on 1,577 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
1,502
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
wheel bearings are excessively rough 3
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
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GY08 VDX is a 2008 Kawasaki GTR1400 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki GTR1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 27,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GTR1400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY08 VDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GTR1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki GTR1400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY08 VDX registered?

GY08 VDX is a 2008 Kawasaki GTR1400, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is GY08 VDX safe to buy?

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