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PN08 SOC

2008 Kawasaki Z1000

Black Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,434 mi
Last recorded19,434 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Z100012,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 SOC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 19,434 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 18,992 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 18,977 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2023 17,522 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 14,098 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 11,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 11,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 10,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front tyre tread started to wear unevenly.

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 10,350 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front tyre tread started to wear unevenly.

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 9,529 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 8,119 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 8,119 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 6,860 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 4,526 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 4,384 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 4,208 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 3,298 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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PN08 SOC is a 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 in Black with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PN08 SOC, 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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PN08 SOC is a 2008 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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