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ST08 KTU

2008 Kawasaki Zx 600 E6F

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,123 mi
Last recorded44,123 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 600 E6F9,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 KTU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 600 E6F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2025 44,123 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 44,090 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 44,090 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 44,054 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 44,051 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front body work insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2021 38,944 miles

Nearside Fairing missing

Offside Fairing missing

Fail 26 Oct 2021 38,941 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working Hand grip brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp not working On foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Fairing missing

Offside Fairing missing

Pass 5 Oct 2020 49,442 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 45,622 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 45,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 39,605 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 33,112 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 33,112 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticking (6.2.1f)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 26,884 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 26,812 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 20,226 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 13,781 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 8,617 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 8,331 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 8,283 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 7,041 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 6,466 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 600 E6F?

Based on 1,335 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
707
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
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ST08 KTU is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 600 E6F in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zx 600 E6F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 9,683 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 E6F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST08 KTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 600 E6F typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 600 E6F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ST08 KTU is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 600 E6F, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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