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JW02 EAT

2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,631 mi
Last recorded39,631 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F13,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW02 EAT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 E8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 39,631 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 39,031 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 34,179 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 30,274 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 25,904 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 25,653 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 25,407 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 25,407 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 23,766 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 23,766 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 22,709 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 22,325 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 21,878 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 20,903 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 20,903 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 12,375 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 4,450 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 4,450 miles

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 4,362 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 4,362 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F?

Based on 4,974 MOT tests across 512 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
1,005
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
512
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
reflector on motorcycle missing 34
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
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JW02 EAT is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 13,946 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 1000 E8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JW02 EAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JW02 EAT registered?

JW02 EAT is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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