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RJ08 VAE

2008 Kawasaki Zx 600 P8F

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,177 mi
Last recorded26,177 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 600 P8F12,055 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 VAE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 600 P8F
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 26,177 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 26,136 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 24,551 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 24,501 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 23,827 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 22,691 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 20,973 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 20,307 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 19,141 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 18,417 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 17,060 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 17,060 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 14,126 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 600 P8F?

Based on 5,676 MOT tests across 599 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
826
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
599
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 74
reflector on motorcycle missing 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Horn not working 18
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
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RJ08 VAE is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 600 P8F in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zx 600 P8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 12,055 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 Zx 600 P8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ08 VAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 600 P8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 600 P8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ08 VAE registered?

RJ08 VAE is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 600 P8F, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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