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RD08 RAD

2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs

Silver Petrol 1352cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

17,403 mi
Last recorded17,403 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs19,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD08 RAD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1400 D8F Abs
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,352cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 17,403 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 17,391 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 17,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 15,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 15,336 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 15,081 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 15,062 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 14,920 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 14,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 13,791 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 13,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 12,684 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 11,660 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 11,660 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 10,215 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 6,189 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs?

Based on 4,004 MOT tests across 341 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
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RD08 RAD is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs in Silver with a 1,352cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 19,450 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RD08 RAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RD08 RAD registered?

RD08 RAD is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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