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YJ57 HRL

2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 A7F

Black Petrol 1352cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,831 mi
Last recorded50,831 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 A7F17,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 HRL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1400 A7F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,352cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 50,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage to shock bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 50,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage to shock bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 50,269 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 50,269 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 49,262 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 48,486 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 47,926 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 46,634 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 42,025 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 41,673 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 38,778 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 38,329 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 36,727 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 34,970 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 34,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 32,442 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 27,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2012 23,411 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,419 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 17,395 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 1400 A7F?

Based on 4,730 MOT tests across 379 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,242
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20
Headlamp aim too low 15
wheel bearings have excessive free play 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
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YJ57 HRL is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 A7F in Black with a 1,352cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 A7F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 17,229 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 1400 A7F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ57 HRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 1400 A7F typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 1400 A7F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ57 HRL is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 A7F, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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