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SP08 BOU

2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F

Silver Petrol 1352cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,251 mi
Last recorded53,251 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F22,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 BOU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZg 1400 A8F
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,352cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 53,251 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 53,025 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 53,025 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick lower (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 52,576 miles

Battery flat at time of test

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 50,713 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 45,273 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 40,890 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 40,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 37,813 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 31,181 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 31,181 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 31,114 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 29,294 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 29,294 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 May 2016 22,216 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 20,260 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 14,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2011 11,089 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F?

Based on 3,540 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
1,650
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
319
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 11
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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SP08 BOU is a 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F in Silver with a 1,352cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 22,036 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 Zg 1400 A8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP08 BOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP08 BOU is a 2008 Kawasaki Zg 1400 A8F, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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