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GY08 WPJ

2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F

Silver Petrol 1352cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,945 mi
Last recorded56,945 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F22,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 WPJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZg 1400 A8F
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,352cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 56,945 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 56,912 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2025 54,038 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 51,378 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 48,711 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 46,504 miles

Front and rear tyres have stepped tread wear

M10 nut and bolt found on swing arm. No visible signs of any bolts missing

Fail 7 Jun 2022 46,504 miles

Front and rear tyres have stepped tread wear

M10 nut and bolt found on swing arm. No visible signs of any bolts missing

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 45,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badley out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 40,322 miles

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

Nearside handle grip slightly loose

Pass 28 Jul 2018 26,643 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 26,643 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 12,232 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 9,579 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 6,134 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 5,926 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 5,489 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 5,248 miles

screw in rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2011 4,855 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F?

Based on 3,540 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
1,650
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
319
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 11
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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GY08 WPJ is a 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F in Silver with a 1,352cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 22,036 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 Zg 1400 A8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY08 WPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY08 WPJ is a 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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