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VHJ 201W

1981 Kawasaki Z250

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,045 mi
Last recorded48,045 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1981 Kawasaki Z25019,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 201W
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,045 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,961 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,338 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,977 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 38,930 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 37,075 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z250?

Based on 1,777 MOT tests across 379 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
210
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing 7
Footrest insecure 7
Footrest missing 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
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VHJ 201W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z250 in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Kawasaki Z250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 19,469 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Z250 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VHJ 201W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z250 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Kawasaki Z250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VHJ 201W registered?

VHJ 201W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z250, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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The MOT history for VHJ 201W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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