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HG08 ZCK

2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

8,732 mi
Last recorded8,732 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F13,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 ZCK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 E8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 8,732 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 8,732 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 May 2025 8,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 8,270 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 8,118 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 7,469 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 6,962 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 6,436 miles

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

Offside Front indicator damaged

drive chain is very tight.

exhaust is slightly noisy.

rear tyre valve perished

Fail 24 May 2018 6,421 miles

Front Wheel excessively damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Offside Front indicator damaged

drive chain is very tight.

exhaust is slightly noisy.

rear tyre valve perished

Pass 30 Jun 2016 6,236 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 6,236 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 5,674 miles

Chain guard missing

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

advise modified swing arm

Fail 16 Jul 2015 5,674 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Chain guard missing

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

advise front tyre flat

advise modified swing arm

Pass 18 Apr 2013 5,442 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 5,144 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 5,123 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F?

Based on 4,974 MOT tests across 512 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
1,005
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
512
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
reflector on motorcycle missing 34
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
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HG08 ZCK is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 13,946 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 1000 E8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG08 ZCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HG08 ZCK registered?

HG08 ZCK is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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