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YJ08 BZU

2008 Kawasaki Z1000

Green Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,989 mi
Last recorded12,989 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Z100012,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 BZU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ1000
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 12,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 12,235 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 12,165 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 11,611 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 10,893 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 10,332 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 8,845 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 8,845 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 6,580 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 5,877 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 5,877 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 4,954 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 4,670 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 4,158 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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YJ08 BZU is a 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 in Green with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 12,052 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 YJ08 BZU, 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 18 years old, this Kawasaki Z1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ08 BZU registered?

YJ08 BZU is a 2008 Kawasaki Z1000, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YJ08 BZU 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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