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YJ08 GTZ

2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,400 mi
Last recorded21,400 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ZZR140018,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 GTZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1400
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 21,400 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 20,808 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 19,014 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 16,716 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 16,258 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 15,186 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 13,747 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 13,747 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 12,740 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 11,581 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 9,531 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 9,519 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 9,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 8,921 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR1400?

Based on 6,313 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,178
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Headlamp aim too low 20
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
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YJ08 GTZ is a 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 18,484 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 ZZR1400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ08 GTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR1400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ08 GTZ registered?

YJ08 GTZ is a 2008 Kawasaki ZZR1400, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YJ08 GTZ 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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