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YJ08 XVN

2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F

Green Petrol 953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,608 mi
Last recorded17,608 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F12,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 XVN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 1000 B8F
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine953cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 17,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 17,601 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 16,025 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 14,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 12,691 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 11,076 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 10,336 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 7,071 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 6,383 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 6,064 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 4,658 miles

front tyre close to legal limit

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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YJ08 XVN is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F in Green with a 953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 12,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ08 XVN, 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 18 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 YJ08 XVN registered?

YJ08 XVN is a 2008 Kawasaki Zr 1000 B8F, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YJ08 XVN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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