CarVerify

Free Car Check

LM58 HVW

2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F

Black Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

27,673 mi
Last recorded27,673 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F13,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 HVW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 E8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 27,673 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 25,977 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 24,331 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 24,331 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 21,922 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 19,627 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 16,028 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 16,018 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2018 15,849 miles

Rear non standard exhaust end can fitted

Pass 13 May 2017 14,917 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

non standard brake/clutch levers fitted

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 14,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

non standard exhaust system fitted

suspect handlebar levers non standard equipment

Pass 1 May 2015 12,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 10,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 10,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 9,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 9,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 8,616 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 8,486 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 5,593 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
Full Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LM58 HVW is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LM58 HVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LM58 HVW?

You can check the full history of LM58 HVW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LM58 HVW registered?

LM58 HVW is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F, first registered on 22 November 2008.

Is LM58 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM58 HVW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM58 HVW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LM58 HVW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.