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WL09 DFZ

2009 Kawasaki Z1000

Black Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,666 mi
Last recorded25,666 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki Z100012,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 DFZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 25,666 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 24,570 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 24,569 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 20,840 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 17,217 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 14,990 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 13,278 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 12,412 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 11,789 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy noisy pipes (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 10,592 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy NOISY (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy NOISY ! (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 8,263 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2013 6,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 3,935 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z1000?

Based on 26,900 MOT tests across 3,148 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
630
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 213
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
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WL09 DFZ is a 2009 Kawasaki Z1000 in Black with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2009 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 12,072 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 Z1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL09 DFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 17 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WL09 DFZ registered?

WL09 DFZ is a 2009 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 11 July 2009.

Is WL09 DFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL09 DFZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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