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WJ08 HLE

2008 Kawasaki ZX1400

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,117 mi
Last recorded43,117 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ZX140018,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 HLE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1400
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 43,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front tyre worn unevenly.

Fail 25 Mar 2025 43,106 miles

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 37,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 33,217 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 30,719 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 27,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 27,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 23,560 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 22,556 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 22,228 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 20,938 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 18,022 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 14,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 13,507 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 8,230 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 4,007 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX1400?

Based on 2,076 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

91.1%
Pass Rate
1,196
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Headlamp aim too low 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
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WJ08 HLE is a 2008 Kawasaki ZX1400 in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki ZX1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 18,502 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 ZX1400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ08 HLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki ZX1400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ08 HLE registered?

WJ08 HLE is a 2008 Kawasaki ZX1400, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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