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H178 JAV

1991 Kawasaki ZZR250

Blue Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,972 mi
Last recorded25,972 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki ZZR25027,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH178 JAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR250
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 25,972 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,325 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 24,506 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 24,506 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 23,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,100 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,675 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 21,643 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 20,496 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR250?

Based on 664 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
413
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 15
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 13
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H178 JAV is a 1991 Kawasaki ZZR250 in Blue with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki ZZR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 27,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZZR250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H178 JAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR250 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H178 JAV registered?

H178 JAV is a 1991 Kawasaki ZZR250, first registered on 18 June 1991.

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