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YRT 494Y

1982 Kawasaki Z250

Blue Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,518 mi
Last recorded14,518 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1982 Kawasaki Z25020,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRT 494Y
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ250
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 May 2008 14,518 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 May 2008 14,518 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 14,509 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 14,419 miles

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

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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YRT 494Y is a 1982 Kawasaki Z250 in Blue with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Kawasaki Z250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 20,016 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 Z250 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YRT 494Y, 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 44 years old, this Kawasaki Z250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YRT 494Y registered?

YRT 494Y is a 1982 Kawasaki Z250, first registered on 23 August 1982.

Is YRT 494Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRT 494Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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