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N17 NGA

2008 Kawasaki Z1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

25,404 mi
Last recorded25,404 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Z100012,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 NGA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 25,404 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 24,648 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 24,648 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 21,408 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 20,668 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 21,014 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 20,557 miles

Offside Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 19,912 miles

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

exhaust noisy

Fail 27 Jul 2018 19,912 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust noisy

Pass 19 Jun 2017 18,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 15,664 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 12,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 8,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 4,550 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 3,253 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 2,370 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1000?

Based on 26,900 MOT tests across 3,148 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
630
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 213
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
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N17 NGA is a 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 12,052 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 Z1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N17 NGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N17 NGA registered?

N17 NGA is a 2008 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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