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YDF 721Y

1982 Kawasaki Z200

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

32,537 mi
Last recorded32,537 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1982 Kawasaki Z20032,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDF 721Y
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ200
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 32,537 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 32,536 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 32,536 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,527 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

front mudguard corroded!

Fail 2 Nov 2010 32,527 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

front mudguard corroded!

Fail 29 May 2009 32,515 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 32,515 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 May 2009 32,515 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front sprocket can be seen with out removing sprocket cover!

Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,329 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 32,329 miles

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 32,223 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z200?

Based on 1,481 MOT tests across 299 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
223
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
299
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Drive chain worn to excess 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 10
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YDF 721Y is a 1982 Kawasaki Z200 in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1982 Kawasaki Z200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 32,515 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Z200 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YDF 721Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z200 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 44 years old, this Kawasaki Z200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YDF 721Y registered?

YDF 721Y is a 1982 Kawasaki Z200, first registered on 28 September 1982.

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