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OY08 HGJ

2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

49,428 mi
Last recorded49,428 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ZZR140018,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 HGJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1400
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 49,428 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 49,215 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 49,192 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 48,658 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 48,116 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 47,301 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 44,945 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 43,761 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 42,480 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,661 miles

Slight run out on rear brake discs

Fail 7 Apr 2015 39,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2015 39,830 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 38,385 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,758 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,016 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 26,793 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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OY08 HGJ is a 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY08 HGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY08 HGJ registered?

OY08 HGJ is a 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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