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J554 PDV

1992 Kawasaki ZZR250

Blue Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

32,863 mi
Last recorded32,863 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki ZZR25023,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ554 PDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR250
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 32,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 32,858 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 31,710 miles

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 30,563 miles

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 May 2015 30,563 miles

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 29,369 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,363 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

clocks slightly loose

Pass 9 Dec 2011 26,454 miles

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 23,935 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

no front mud gard

Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,597 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

chain guard missing

Fail 20 Oct 2009 21,565 miles

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

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

chain guard missing

Pass 11 Aug 2008 19,436 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no front mudgard

Pass 21 Jul 2007 17,878 miles

Cush drive slightly worn

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 17,875 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 17,236 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 17,236 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 15,249 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 15,249 miles

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

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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J554 PDV is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZR250 in Blue with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki ZZR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 23,159 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 J554 PDV, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J554 PDV is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZR250, first registered on 27 April 1992.

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