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YJ08 OBW

2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F

Black Petrol 1352cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,611 mi
Last recorded44,611 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F22,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 OBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZg 1400 A8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,352cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 44,611 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 43,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 43,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 42,651 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 41,415 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 40,849 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 38,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 35,120 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 33,973 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 30,735 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 27,752 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 27,183 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,776 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 22,021 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 22,021 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 19,800 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,800 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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YJ08 OBW is a 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F in Black with a 1,352cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YJ08 OBW, 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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What year was YJ08 OBW registered?

YJ08 OBW is a 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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