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SN08 ALU

2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

32,353 mi
Last recorded32,353 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ZZR140018,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 ALU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1400
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2026 32,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 30,634 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 30,629 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 29,130 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 24,491 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front engine oil leak

Pass 27 May 2022 23,782 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 22,814 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 22,091 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 20,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 17,889 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 16,609 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 14,468 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 9,470 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 7,477 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 2,846 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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SN08 ALU is a 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SN08 ALU, 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 SN08 ALU registered?

SN08 ALU is a 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is SN08 ALU safe to buy?

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