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HJ09 XLE

2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,905 mi
Last recorded19,905 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F12,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 XLE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 E8F
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 19,905 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 18,449 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 16,256 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 14,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 8,666 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 8,666 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))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 8,617 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 8,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 8,436 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 8,284 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 7,589 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 5,762 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 4,408 miles

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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HJ09 XLE 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 84.6%.

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 HJ09 XLE, 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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HJ09 XLE is a 2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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