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CU08 HLX

2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F

Green Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

31,641 mi
Last recorded31,641 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F12,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 HLX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 1000 B8F
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 31,641 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 30,826 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 30,551 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 28,939 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 26,122 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 24,392 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 21,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 20,522 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 17,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 11,087 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 8,396 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 7,821 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 4,781 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 3,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 3,996 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F?

Based on 2,029 MOT tests across 184 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
792
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
184
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 6
Headlamp aim too low 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
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CU08 HLX is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F in Green with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 12,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU08 HLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CU08 HLX registered?

CU08 HLX is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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