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M9 GKA

2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F

White Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,763 mi
Last recorded30,763 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F12,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 GKA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 1000 B8F
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 30,763 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 29,779 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 29,779 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 28,965 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 28,965 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 28,123 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 28,123 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 27,174 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 27,174 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 26,530 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 26,530 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 25,425 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 24,694 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 23,851 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 22,789 miles

Rear number plate light missing

Pass 30 Jun 2015 19,318 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 14,826 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 14,826 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 11,604 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 11,604 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 9,227 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 9,227 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 8,154 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 8,154 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F?

Based on 2,029 MOT tests across 184 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
792
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
184
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 6
Headlamp aim too low 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
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M9 GKA is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F in White with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 12,260 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 Zr 1000 B8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M9 GKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M9 GKA registered?

M9 GKA is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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