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NK08 JWP

2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F

Black Petrol 1352cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,606 mi
Last recorded31,606 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F22,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 JWP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZg 1400 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,352cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 31,606 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 30,894 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 30,894 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 30,059 miles

Front exhaust downpipes have corrosion but not to excess

Front front brake hose joints have light corrosion but not to excess

Rear rear shock has corrosion but not to excess

Rear rear swingarm has corrosion but not to excess

Fail 12 Jul 2022 30,056 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust has some corrosion but not excess

Front front brake hose joints have some corrosion but not to excess

Rear ear shock has some corrosion but not to excess

Rear rear swingarm has corrosion but not to excess

Pass 27 Feb 2021 29,259 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 27,354 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear brake banjo bolts have slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2018 23,844 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 20,822 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 17,220 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 16,849 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 15,646 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 15,646 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 13,252 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 9,881 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 5,048 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F?

Based on 3,540 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
1,650
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
319
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 11
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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NK08 JWP is a 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F in Black with a 1,352cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 22,036 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 Zg 1400 A8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK08 JWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NK08 JWP is a 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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