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GV08 RYT

2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs

Silver Petrol 1352cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,334 mi
Last recorded86,334 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs19,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 RYT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1400 D8F Abs
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,352cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 86,334 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 84,403 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 81,125 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 81,125 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 76,255 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 71,675 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 71,675 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 66,678 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 62,038 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 62,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 57,010 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 57,010 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 48,566 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 48,566 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,823 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Joints (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 39,823 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Joints (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 29,752 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 28,784 miles

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

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

both front brake discs worn/scored

rear brake disc worn/scored

Pass 4 Jun 2015 28,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

both front brake discs worn/scored

rear brake disc worn/scored

Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,047 miles

uneven wear on front tyre.

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 May 2014 28,047 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

left hand mirror loose

Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 25,668 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front brake pads poor condition

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 24,999 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 24,999 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,117 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

uneven wear on front tyre.

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs?

Based on 4,004 MOT tests across 341 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
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GV08 RYT is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs in Silver with a 1,352cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 19,450 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 D8F Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV08 RYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV08 RYT is a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8F Abs, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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