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K300 RDE

2008 Kawasaki Z1000

Black Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,025 mi
Last recorded36,025 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Z100012,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK300 RDE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 36,025 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 35,997 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 35,835 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 35,546 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 33,582 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 33,582 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 33,582 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

clutch cable broken.

hEAD AND DIP BEAMS ON TOGETHER.

Pass 3 May 2019 31,551 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 29,629 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 29,618 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 26,099 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 24,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2014 22,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 19,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 12,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 12,937 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1000?

Based on 26,900 MOT tests across 3,148 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
630
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 213
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
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K300 RDE is a 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 in Black with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 12,052 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 Z1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K300 RDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K300 RDE registered?

K300 RDE is a 2008 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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