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RO08 HBF

2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,054 mi
Last recorded8,054 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F13,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 HBF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 E8F
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 8,054 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 8,044 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 8,041 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel Spongy (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front tyre starting to wear unevenly on edges

Nail in tyre Rear tyre

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 7,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 7,273 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 7,229 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 6,906 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 6,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F?

Based on 4,974 MOT tests across 512 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
1,005
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
512
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
reflector on motorcycle missing 34
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
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RO08 HBF is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 13,946 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 1000 E8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO08 HBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RO08 HBF is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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