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HJ08 HSC

2008 Kawasaki GTR1400

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,614 mi
Last recorded65,614 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki GTR140027,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 HSC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGTR1400
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 65,614 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2025 65,304 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 62,376 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 57,144 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 57,144 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 48,111 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 47,656 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 46,209 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 43,223 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 40,404 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 33,488 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 31,074 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 23,907 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 14,957 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 12,892 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 12,821 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 12,820 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 9,758 miles

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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HJ08 HSC is a 2008 Kawasaki GTR1400 in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 HJ08 HSC, 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 HJ08 HSC registered?

HJ08 HSC is a 2008 Kawasaki GTR1400, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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