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LJ08 ELH

2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,216 mi
Last recorded10,216 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F13,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 ELH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 E8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 10,216 miles

Rear no number plate light,,

Pass 28 Mar 2019 9,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 9,140 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 8,954 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 8,954 miles

All direction indicators not working L&R (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 8,078 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 7,976 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 6,856 miles

no lamps fitted at time of test

no rear seat fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 2,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 2,583 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 2,204 miles

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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LJ08 ELH is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LJ08 ELH, 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 LJ08 ELH registered?

LJ08 ELH is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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