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MU54 AKZ

2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,182 mi
Last recorded14,182 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F13,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU54 AKZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 E8F
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 14,182 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 13,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 11,091 miles

Front head race bearing slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2020 15,083 miles

No lights fitted at time of test.

Fail 6 Mar 2020 15,083 miles

No lights fitted at time of test.

Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 14,226 miles

No lights fitted at time of test.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 7,367 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

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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MU54 AKZ is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MU54 AKZ, 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 MU54 AKZ registered?

MU54 AKZ is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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