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WV08 VUR

2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F

Black Petrol 1352cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

39,275 mi
Last recorded39,275 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F22,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 VUR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZg 1400 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,352cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 39,275 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 36,500 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 36,500 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 31,298 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 31,298 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 23,492 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 23,444 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 23,440 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 19,735 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 19,735 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 17,039 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 15,764 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 15,738 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 15,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2014 15,439 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 12,950 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 12,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 9,482 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 7,010 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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WV08 VUR is a 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F in Black with a 1,352cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WV08 VUR, 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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WV08 VUR is a 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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