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G245 OWU

1990 Kawasaki ZZR250

Purple Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,061 mi
Last recorded29,061 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki ZZR25026,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG245 OWU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR250
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 29,061 miles

Front Tyre perished/cracked in multiple places, but not deep enough to expose cord/ply

Front Tyre valve stem damaged

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 28,325 miles

Chain guard missing

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

alloy front brake hose fittings used. appear to be in good condition.

front tyre slightly perished

n/s handlebar slightly bent

slight drag at front and rear brakes

Pass 27 Nov 2008 28,323 miles

slight drag on front brake

Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,323 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 28,322 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 28,322 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Jun 2006 27,840 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR250?

Based on 664 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
413
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 15
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 13
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G245 OWU is a 1990 Kawasaki ZZR250 in Purple with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki ZZR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 26,712 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZZR250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G245 OWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR250 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G245 OWU registered?

G245 OWU is a 1990 Kawasaki ZZR250, first registered on 19 June 1990.

Is G245 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G245 OWU 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.

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