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HY08 CAX

2008 Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,670 mi
Last recorded17,670 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F11,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 CAX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 750 L8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 17,670 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 17,670 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 17,417 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 16,396 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 16,337 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 15,525 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

gear change clamp loose

two bolts snapped off nearside engine support that does not affect stability of machine

Pass 1 Apr 2015 13,881 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 19 Aug 2013 13,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

no pillion seat fitted at time of test

rear footrests not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2013 13,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no pillion seat fitted at time of test

rear footrests not fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Aug 2012 11,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

loose rear seat hump

no rear footrests fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2012 11,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

loose rear seat hump

no rear footrests fitted at time of test

Pass 13 May 2011 9,825 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 9,824 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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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HY08 CAX is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HY08 CAX, 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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What year was HY08 CAX registered?

HY08 CAX is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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