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E496 YPS

1988 Mz ETZ250

Silver Petrol 243cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,608 mi
Last recorded22,608 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1988 Mz ETZ25027,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE496 YPS
MakeMz
ModelETZ250
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine243cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,608 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 21,318 miles

front brake gripping slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,203 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,314 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 13,993 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 13,993 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 12,061 miles

How Reliable is the Mz ETZ250?

Based on 2,739 MOT tests across 396 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
547
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
396
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Horn not working 11
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 9
Direction indicator not working 8
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E496 YPS is a 1988 Mz ETZ250 in Silver with a 243cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Mz ETZ250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 27,042 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 Mz ETZ250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E496 YPS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mz ETZ250 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 38 years old, this Mz ETZ250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E496 YPS registered?

E496 YPS is a 1988 Mz ETZ250, first registered on 7 March 1988.

Is E496 YPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E496 YPS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E496 YPS have outstanding finance?

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