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F817 GKY

1989 Mz ETZ250

Blue Petrol 243cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,735 mi
Last recorded38,735 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Mz ETZ25029,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF817 GKY
MakeMz
ModelETZ250
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine243cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 38,735 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 38,004 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 36,971 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 35,633 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

advise front spokes corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2021 35,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

advise front spokes corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 34,793 miles

Exhaust slightly loose Front exhaust clamp loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake component slightly loose Lever pivot worn. (1.1.21 (c))

Front fork gaitors have signs of oil deposits.

Pass 27 Aug 2019 33,683 miles

Fuel cap seal perished.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Lens damaged. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 32,179 miles

l/h handlebar grip damaged.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Lens damaged. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 32,179 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower frame joint. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Lens damaged. (4.4.3 (a))

l/h handlebar grip damaged.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 31,035 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear brake arm rubbing stand mount.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 29,908 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired l/h lens damaged. (1.5.3a)

Fuel tank cap seal perished.

l/h bar grip torn.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 28,707 miles

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

Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Rear luggage carrier insecure.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 27,242 miles

Front brake slightly spongy.

R/H riders footrest rubber perished.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,136 miles

L/H pillion footrest bushing worn.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,903 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 21,621 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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F817 GKY is a 1989 Mz ETZ250 in Blue with a 243cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F817 GKY, 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 F817 GKY registered?

F817 GKY is a 1989 Mz ETZ250, first registered on 27 June 1989.

Is F817 GKY safe to buy?

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