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ST09 AVJ

2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,408 mi
Last recorded19,408 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F12,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 AVJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 E8F
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 19,408 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive belt pulley so worn it is likely to fail Clutch cable (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2024 11,709 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 10,952 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 10,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 10,038 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 9,290 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 9,120 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose Drive chain also requires lubrication. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Aftermarket exhaust silencer fitted.

Pass 11 Jul 2018 8,785 miles

after market exhaust fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 8,391 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 7,418 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 6,077 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 6,077 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 5,394 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 4,529 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 3,804 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 3,804 miles

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

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

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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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ST09 AVJ is a 2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ST09 AVJ, 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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What year was ST09 AVJ registered?

ST09 AVJ is a 2009 Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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