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K374 TSM

1993 Kawasaki ZZR250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

37,257 mi
Last recorded37,257 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK374 TSM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR250
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,257 miles

Exhaust damaged

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

bodywork damaged

front shocker absorbers soft

gear change lever slightly loose

throttle slightly stiff

Fail 25 Jun 2009 37,224 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

bodywork damaged

gear change lever bushes worn

throttle tight

Fail 16 Jun 2009 37,192 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

bodywork damaged

gear change lever bushes worn

throttle tight

Pass 2 Feb 2008 36,862 miles

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

drivechain tight spots

front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,521 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 35,481 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

**LIFT AT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSH**

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Fail 22 Aug 2006 35,407 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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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K374 TSM is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZR250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K374 TSM, 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 33 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K374 TSM registered?

K374 TSM is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZR250, first registered on 16 March 1993.

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