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WX08 WVP

2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

23,116 mi
Last recorded23,116 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F13,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 WVP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 E8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 23,116 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 22,470 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 21,882 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 21,006 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 19,919 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 19,187 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 18,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 16,416 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 16,387 miles

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

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

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

steering head bearing slightly notchey

Pass 28 Jul 2017 15,063 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 14,227 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 13,376 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 11,608 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 10,051 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 8,297 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 5,691 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F?

Based on 4,974 MOT tests across 512 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
1,005
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
512
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
reflector on motorcycle missing 34
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
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WX08 WVP is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 13,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX08 WVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX08 WVP registered?

WX08 WVP is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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