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SP09 OTW

2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,331 mi
Last recorded34,331 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F12,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 OTW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 E8F
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 34,331 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

aftermarket levers fitted

no plate swapped for test.

Pass 10 Aug 2024 34,179 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 33,906 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 32,803 miles

Exhaust slightly loose carbon can rivets missing and loose, causing end can to be slightly insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 32,804 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose carbon can rivets missing and loose, causing end can to be slightly insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 31,254 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 28,745 miles

drive chain slightly tight when wheel turned around, link rivet should be replaced

Fail 28 May 2020 28,745 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

drive chain slightly tight when wheel turned around, link rivet should be replaced

Pass 12 Apr 2019 27,135 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 25,033 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 24,144 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 23,348 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 20,967 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 19,087 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 17,077 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 14,173 miles

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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SP09 OTW is a 2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 12,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP09 OTW, 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 17 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP09 OTW registered?

SP09 OTW is a 2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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