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YF09 OHZ

2009 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F

Black Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,851 mi
Last recorded31,851 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F12,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 OHZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 1000 B8F
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 31,851 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 30,846 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 30,846 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 30,266 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 29,224 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 28,716 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 28,716 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 27,728 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 25,921 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 24,412 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 23,634 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 23,137 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 23,137 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 19,487 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2014 14,539 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 13,981 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 11,732 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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YF09 OHZ is a 2009 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F in Black with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 12,520 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 YF09 OHZ, 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 17 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 YF09 OHZ registered?

YF09 OHZ is a 2009 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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