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HG08 KKU

2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,065 mi
Last recorded29,065 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R13,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 KKU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-10R
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 29,065 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 26,340 miles
Fail 1 May 2023 25,826 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 20,763 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 20,660 miles

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

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

rear brake fluid reservoir low

Pass 28 Jul 2018 20,369 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 19,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

no rear number plate light

rear tyre 2mm

Fail 15 Jul 2017 19,760 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

neutral light intermittent

no rear number plate light

rear tyre 2mm

Pass 22 Jun 2016 18,410 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 18,410 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 16,517 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 16,435 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 14,965 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 14,958 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 12,435 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))

Pass 14 Jun 2012 9,618 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 7,783 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 7,783 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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HG08 KKU is a 2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG08 KKU, 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 HG08 KKU registered?

HG08 KKU is a 2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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