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CTP 343W

1980 Kawasaki Z250

Silver Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,799 mi
Last recorded28,799 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki Z25020,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTP 343W
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ250
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 28,799 miles

Front brake spongey

Fail 3 Jun 2014 28,663 miles

Fork stanchions damp

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 28,663 miles

Fork stanchions damp

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2013 28,045 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 27,689 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 27,426 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 26,451 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 24,003 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,989 miles

battery needs charging/replacing

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

front and rear tyres perished, advise renew.

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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CTP 343W is a 1980 Kawasaki Z250 in Silver with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1980 Kawasaki Z250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 20,628 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 CTP 343W, 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 46 years old, this Kawasaki Z250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CTP 343W registered?

CTP 343W is a 1980 Kawasaki Z250, first registered on 10 December 1980.

Is CTP 343W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTP 343W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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