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WG08 EMV

2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F

Black Petrol 1352cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,099 mi
Last recorded42,099 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F22,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 EMV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZg 1400 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,352cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 42,099 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 36,402 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 31,887 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 31,887 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 26,205 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 23,048 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 20,904 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 18,513 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 18,512 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 16,475 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 16,476 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 14,790 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 12,848 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 30 Apr 2016 12,848 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2015 10,649 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 8,846 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 6,848 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F?

Based on 3,540 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
1,650
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
319
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 11
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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WG08 EMV is a 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F in Black with a 1,352cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 22,036 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 Zg 1400 A8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG08 EMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WG08 EMV is a 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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