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HJ58 HCF

2008 Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,061 mi
Last recorded36,061 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F11,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 HCF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 750 L8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 36,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 32,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 32,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 30,269 miles

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 27,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 25,672 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 23,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 21,698 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 21,698 miles

Central Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 19,364 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 18,222 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 17,627 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 17,620 miles

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)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 15,305 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 15,305 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 9,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 9,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 7,334 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F?

Based on 2,337 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
898
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Headlamp aim too low 16
Drive chain excessively loose 5
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HJ58 HCF is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 11,801 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 Zr 750 L8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ58 HCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ58 HCF is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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