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MV08 EFM

2008 Kawasaki GTR1400

Black Petrol 1402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,655 mi
Last recorded29,655 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki GTR140027,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 EFM
MakeKawasaki
ModelGTR1400
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 29,655 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 27,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 26,539 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 25,891 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp slightly dim.

Pass 12 Aug 2021 24,200 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 23,406 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 19,214 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 19,214 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 17,197 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 16,622 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 16,465 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 13,977 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 13,017 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 12,511 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 11,347 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GTR1400?

Based on 1,577 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
1,502
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
wheel bearings are excessively rough 3
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
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MV08 EFM is a 2008 Kawasaki GTR1400 in Black with a 1,402cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki GTR1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 27,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GTR1400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV08 EFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GTR1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki GTR1400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV08 EFM registered?

MV08 EFM is a 2008 Kawasaki GTR1400, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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The MOT history for MV08 EFM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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