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HJ58 HCX

2008 Kawasaki ZX1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,241 mi
Last recorded42,241 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ZX100016,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 HCX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1000
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 42,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 41,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear registration plate light flickers at times

Pass 5 May 2023 40,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 39,785 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 37,557 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 37,557 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 32,255 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 32,255 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working Front brake operated. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Fairing assembly insecure but not likely to become detached.

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 21,531 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 19,836 miles

rear brake has a lot of travel but works ok

Pass 29 Sep 2015 16,384 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 16,384 miles

Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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 reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 11,954 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 11,281 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 8,772 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 8,616 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX1000?

Based on 1,292 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
943
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Registration plate incorrect 5
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
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HJ58 HCX is a 2008 Kawasaki ZX1000 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 2008 Kawasaki ZX1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 16,384 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 ZX1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ58 HCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki ZX1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ58 HCX is a 2008 Kawasaki ZX1000, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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