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J20 BDE

2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 A7F

Black Petrol 1352cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,181 mi
Last recorded23,181 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 A7F17,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 BDE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1400 A7F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,352cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 23,181 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 23,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 22,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 22,542 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 21,056 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 20,719 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 20,719 miles

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

Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 20,194 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 18,836 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 18,836 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 12,896 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 12,892 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 12,886 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 12,631 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 12,631 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 12,502 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 12,099 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 10,834 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 4,700 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 3,265 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 1400 A7F?

Based on 4,730 MOT tests across 379 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,242
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20
Headlamp aim too low 15
wheel bearings have excessive free play 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
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J20 BDE is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 A7F in Black with a 1,352cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 A7F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 17,229 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 1400 A7F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J20 BDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 1400 A7F typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 1400 A7F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J20 BDE is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 A7F, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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