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AMW 270V

1979 Kawasaki Z250

Silver Petrol 246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,429 mi
Last recorded13,429 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1979 Kawasaki Z25015,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMW 270V
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ250
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 13,429 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 13,382 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 13,201 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 12,877 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 12,424 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 12,424 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 12,413 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 12,394 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 12,377 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 12,361 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 12,361 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 12,255 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 12,255 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 12,252 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 12,065 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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AMW 270V is a 1979 Kawasaki Z250 in Silver with a 246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Kawasaki Z250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 15,359 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 AMW 270V, 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 47 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 AMW 270V registered?

AMW 270V is a 1979 Kawasaki Z250, first registered on 16 October 1979.

Is AMW 270V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMW 270V shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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