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F574 GFK

1989 Mz ETZ250

Black Petrol 243cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,923 mi
Last recorded12,923 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mz ETZ25029,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF574 GFK
MakeMz
ModelETZ250
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine243cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 12,923 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 12,903 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2025 21,890 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2023 21,234 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 30,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil top of stanchion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 30,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil top of stanchion (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear brake wire to switch not connected (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 20,394 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 20,394 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 29,217 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 28,780 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 28,255 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 21,421 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 21,421 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 21,421 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 13 May 2015 21,421 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 21,421 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2011 19,290 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,950 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 18,181 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 16,964 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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F574 GFK is a 1989 Mz ETZ250 in Black with a 243cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Mz ETZ250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 29,398 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 F574 GFK, 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 37 years old, this Mz ETZ250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F574 GFK registered?

F574 GFK is a 1989 Mz ETZ250, first registered on 23 May 1989.

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