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H548 TCW

1990 Kawasaki ZZR250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

30,704 mi
Last recorded30,704 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki ZZR25026,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH548 TCW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR250
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 30,704 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 30,702 miles

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Central Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 30,680 miles

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 30,680 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed too small (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush drive worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 30,325 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 30,325 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 29,677 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front 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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H548 TCW is a 1990 Kawasaki ZZR250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H548 TCW, 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 H548 TCW registered?

H548 TCW is a 1990 Kawasaki ZZR250, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H548 TCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H548 TCW shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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