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WK08 BGY

2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F

Black Petrol 1352cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,119 mi
Last recorded37,119 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F22,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 BGY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZg 1400 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,352cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 37,119 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 37,114 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 37,101 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Both (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 31,832 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 31,831 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 28,564 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 27,472 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 26,608 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 26,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 24,879 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 23,040 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 21,365 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 18,326 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,053 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 13,623 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 11,848 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 9,836 miles

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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WK08 BGY 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 WK08 BGY, 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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What year was WK08 BGY registered?

WK08 BGY is a 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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