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FUU 176V

1980 Kawasaki Z250

Green Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,175 mi
Last recorded67,175 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki Z25020,628 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUU 176V
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ250
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 67,175 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 26 May 2021 67,112 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 67,111 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 67,022 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 66,850 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 66,850 miles

Front Brake component insecure brake arm insecure on spindle (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 17 Oct 2014 66,445 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 66,436 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2013 65,869 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 65,372 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 64,051 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 62,265 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 60,423 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 58,197 miles

Nail in front tyre

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Oct 2007 55,811 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 55,811 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 53,569 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 51,476 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 51,476 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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FUU 176V is a 1980 Kawasaki Z250 in Green with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FUU 176V, 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 FUU 176V registered?

FUU 176V is a 1980 Kawasaki Z250, first registered on 26 July 1980.

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