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EU08 POH

2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F

Black Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,180 mi
Last recorded38,180 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F12,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 POH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 1000 B8F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 38,180 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 36,626 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 36,622 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 32,302 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 25,749 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 25,749 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 22,578 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 22,578 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Handlebar retaining device missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 20,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 20,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 14,645 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 14,645 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 11,332 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 10,773 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 9,656 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 7,589 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 6,641 miles

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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EU08 POH is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F in Black with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU08 POH, 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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EU08 POH is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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