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PL08 KUR

2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,755 mi
Last recorded25,755 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ZZR140018,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 KUR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1400
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 25,755 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 25,755 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 25,728 miles

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

Front Upper Brake hose damaged and likely to fail fluid pot to master cyclinder (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

clutch top hose split and leaking

Pass 16 May 2024 25,112 miles

Front brake fluid res hose starting to crack

Pass 3 May 2023 23,485 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 19,535 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 18,780 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 18,763 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 18,718 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 18,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 17,486 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 15,422 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 9,442 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 7,113 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 6,749 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 6,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 5,631 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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PL08 KUR is a 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PL08 KUR, 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 PL08 KUR registered?

PL08 KUR is a 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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