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SP08 BPE

2008 Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F

Orange Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,704 mi
Last recorded21,704 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F11,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 BPE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 750 L8F
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 21,704 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 21,517 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 21,037 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 20,745 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 20,745 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 19,550 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 16,822 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 16,437 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

head bearings knotchy

switch cube L/H needs pegging to bars

Pass 17 Mar 2018 15,218 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 13,209 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 11,819 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 9,923 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 9,920 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2014 9,443 miles
Fail 5 May 2014 9,424 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 8,527 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 8,499 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 7,626 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 5,785 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F?

Based on 2,337 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
898
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Headlamp aim too low 16
Drive chain excessively loose 5
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SP08 BPE is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F in Orange with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 11,801 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 750 L8F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP08 BPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP08 BPE registered?

SP08 BPE is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 750 L8F, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SP08 BPE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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