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2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F

Blue Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,595 mi
Last recorded18,595 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F12,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 NUM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 1000 B8F
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 18,595 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 16,952 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 15,422 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 15,422 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 14,848 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 14,848 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 13,697 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 12,678 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 9,161 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 9,161 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 8,734 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 7,295 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 7,295 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 6,988 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 6,811 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 5,791 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 4,525 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 3,415 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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MX08 NUM is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F in Blue with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MX08 NUM, 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.

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MX08 NUM is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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