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K557 DWC

1992 Kawasaki ZZR250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

22,767 mi
Last recorded22,767 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki ZZR25023,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK557 DWC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR250
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 22,767 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 22,740 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 22,733 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 22,648 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 22,648 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 22,354 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 22,354 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 22,159 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 22,122 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 21,846 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 21,199 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 21,199 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 20,164 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 20,164 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 19,076 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 13,168 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 12,707 miles

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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K557 DWC is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZR250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 K557 DWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K557 DWC registered?

K557 DWC is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZR250, first registered on 17 August 1992.

Is K557 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K557 DWC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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