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SW08 PVT

2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,103 mi
Last recorded21,103 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F13,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 PVT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 E8F
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 21,103 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 19,733 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 19,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 18,258 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 15,156 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 12,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

gear change rose joint worn and slightly loose

Fail 11 Apr 2016 12,593 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

gear change rose joint worn and slightly loose

nail in rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2015 8,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 4,868 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 12,861 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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SW08 PVT is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 SW08 PVT, 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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What year was SW08 PVT registered?

SW08 PVT is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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The MOT history for SW08 PVT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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