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HJ09 ZZL

2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,657 mi
Last recorded26,657 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F12,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 ZZL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 E8F
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 26,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 25,835 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 24,733 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 23,755 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 23,418 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2021 21,525 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 21,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 16,822 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 16,317 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 15,840 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 13,766 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 13,766 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 Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 May 2014 11,557 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 8,966 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front tyre shows irregular wear

Pass 4 Apr 2013 8,966 miles

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

front tyre shows irregular wear

Pass 5 Apr 2012 7,188 miles

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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HJ09 ZZL is a 2009 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 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 12,625 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 HJ09 ZZL, 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 17 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 HJ09 ZZL registered?

HJ09 ZZL is a 2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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