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MY08 ZZR

2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,542 mi
Last recorded16,542 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ZZR140018,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY08 ZZR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1400
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 16,542 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 16,364 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 16,248 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 16,104 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 15,976 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 15,746 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 15,713 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 15,548 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 15,537 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 13,900 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 13,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 13,215 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 13,215 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 10,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 10,474 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 9,127 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 7,734 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 7,734 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR1400?

Based on 6,313 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,178
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Headlamp aim too low 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
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MY08 ZZR is a 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 18,484 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 ZZR1400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MY08 ZZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR1400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MY08 ZZR registered?

MY08 ZZR is a 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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