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OJZ 1485

2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400

Blue Petrol 1352cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,011 mi
Last recorded51,011 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ZZR140018,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJZ 1485
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1400
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,352cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 51,011 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 51,011 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear tyre contaminated with brake fluid

Pass 8 Sep 2023 49,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 48,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 42,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 29,715 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 17,982 miles

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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OJZ 1485 is a 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400 in Blue with a 1,352cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OJZ 1485, 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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OJZ 1485 is a 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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