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YH09 GBE

2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,773 mi
Last recorded31,773 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F12,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 GBE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 E8F
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 31,773 miles

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

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

tested as solo motor cycle,no passenger equipment fitted

Pass 10 May 2025 26,062 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 24,220 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 22,645 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 20,715 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 19,292 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 19,292 miles

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock cable rooting (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 14,850 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 12,167 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 11,213 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 11,213 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 10,357 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 8,628 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 6,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Jan 2013 5,189 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 5,189 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 4,680 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 4,680 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 4,334 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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YH09 GBE is a 2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 12,625 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 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 YH09 GBE, 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 17 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 YH09 GBE registered?

YH09 GBE is a 2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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