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GY08 VSC

2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F

Green Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,256 mi
Last recorded31,256 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F12,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 VSC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 1000 B8F
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 31,256 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 31,248 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed rear tyre worn down to the cords in centre section (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2024 44,070 miles

Rear Chain guard missing rear chain guard/hugger missing/removed ()

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower shock bush/linkage has slight lateral play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 27,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 25,858 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 23,664 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

tyre pressures low

Pass 4 Jul 2019 23,327 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 23,324 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 20,707 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 15,089 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 12,873 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 10,827 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 9,004 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 7,972 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 6,580 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 6,580 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 5,751 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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GY08 VSC is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F in Green with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GY08 VSC, 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 GY08 VSC registered?

GY08 VSC is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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