Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8f Abs (2008)
2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8f Abs
CarHunch analysed 269 real MOT records for the 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8f Abs. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2008 Kawasaki ZX 1400 is slightly more reliable than the UK average, with an 81.5% first-time pass rate against the national benchmark of 80%, and only 14.5% of bikes in the cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure. The median mileage of 19,817 miles is modest for a 16-year-old machine, suggesting many examples have been garage-kept or ridden sparingly.
The average bike racks up 1.01 failures and 4.3 advisories per MOT, indicating minor wear items (likely brake pads, chain, tyres, and lights) rather than systemic problems. If you're considering one, budget for routine consumables and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the clutch, exhaust, and suspension components—the typical weak points on high-performance bikes of this age.
What to check before buying a 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8f Abs
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 264 | 81.1% | 1.03 |
| Other (2%) | 5 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8f Abs vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8f Abs vehicles fall between 11,553 and 27,892 miles.
2008 Kawasaki Zx 1400 D8f Abs — Still on the Road
139 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 72% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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