CarVerify

Free Car Check

HG08 WMA

2008 Kawasaki Z1000

Green Petrol 953cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,362 mi
Last recorded29,362 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Z100012,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 WMA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 29,362 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 28,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 28,321 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil bpth front forks (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 26,891 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 26,141 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 26,119 miles

Front Brake cylinder damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 30 May 2020 24,517 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 24,517 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 22,115 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 22,114 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 17,879 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 17,879 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 14,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 13,806 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 13,787 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 12,707 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 10,121 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 7,184 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 6,712 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1000?

Based on 26,900 MOT tests across 3,148 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
630
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 213
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
Full Kawasaki Z1000 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HG08 WMA is a 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 in Green with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 12,052 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 Z1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG08 WMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HG08 WMA?

You can check the full history of HG08 WMA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HG08 WMA registered?

HG08 WMA is a 2008 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is HG08 WMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 WMA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HG08 WMA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HG08 WMA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.