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VA08 DJY

2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400

Blue Petrol 1352cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,445 mi
Last recorded21,445 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ZZR140018,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 DJY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1400
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,352cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 21,445 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 20,157 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 16,327 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 16,168 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 15,842 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 15,332 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 12,165 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 11,983 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 11,053 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 10,661 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 10,378 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 7,756 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 5,454 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 2,215 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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VA08 DJY is a 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400 in Blue with a 1,352cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VA08 DJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA08 DJY registered?

VA08 DJY is a 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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