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HX08 XAR

2008 Kawasaki Zx 600 P8F

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,211 mi
Last recorded46,211 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 600 P8F12,055 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 XAR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 600 P8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 46,211 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 46,211 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 45,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 45,406 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 42,933 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 42,933 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 42,537 miles

Rear brake reserve travel low

Pass 15 Mar 2017 41,596 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 39,459 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 36,263 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

chain adjuster snapped

Fail 11 Apr 2015 36,263 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

chain adjuster snapped

Pass 19 Mar 2014 31,629 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,970 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,194 miles

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

Uneven wear on Front tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,624 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

rear panels are damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2011 19,624 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

nearside rear indicator damaged

rear panels damaged

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 600 P8F?

Based on 5,676 MOT tests across 599 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
826
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
599
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 74
reflector on motorcycle missing 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Horn not working 18
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
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HX08 XAR is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 600 P8F in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zx 600 P8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 12,055 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 600 P8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX08 XAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 600 P8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 600 P8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HX08 XAR is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 600 P8F, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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