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FY09 UDM

2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,948 mi
Last recorded22,948 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F12,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 UDM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 E8F
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 22,948 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 21,018 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 18,574 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 16 May 2023 18,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 15,984 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 13,991 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 11,919 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 11,919 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 9,800 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 7,962 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 6,881 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 5,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 5,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F?

Based on 4,974 MOT tests across 512 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
1,005
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
512
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
reflector on motorcycle missing 34
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
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FY09 UDM is a 2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 12,625 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 1000 E8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY09 UDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY09 UDM registered?

FY09 UDM is a 2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is FY09 UDM safe to buy?

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