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J70 JNL

2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F

Black Petrol 1352cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,510 mi
Last recorded26,510 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F22,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 JNL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZg 1400 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,352cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 26,510 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 25,807 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 25,288 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 23,950 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 20,425 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 18,176 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 16,680 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 16,680 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 13,713 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 13,072 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 12,245 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 10,761 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 7,844 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2014 7,844 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 7,669 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 7,533 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F?

Based on 3,540 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
1,650
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
319
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 11
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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J70 JNL is a 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F in Black with a 1,352cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 22,036 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 Zg 1400 A8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J70 JNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J70 JNL is a 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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