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LFX 779W

1980 Kawasaki Z250

Green Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

341,748 mi
Last recorded341,748 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki Z25020,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFX 779W
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ250
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 341,748 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 22 Sep 2018 31,748 miles

Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 31,688 miles

Front mudguard not fitted

no indicators fitted switch blanked off

Fail 4 Oct 2016 31,688 miles

Front mudguard not fitted

Horn not working loose contact (1.7.3a)

no indicators fitted switch blanked off

Pass 1 Jul 2015 31,477 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 31,477 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 31,471 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 working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

clutch and front brake hose routing.

swing arm starting to rust.

Pass 8 May 2014 31,465 miles

front fork seals starting to weep slightly.

Pass 17 May 2013 30,389 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 30,361 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 30,361 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,948 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 29,943 miles

Centre Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.1a)

Inner Rear Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

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

Outer Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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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LFX 779W is a 1980 Kawasaki Z250 in Green with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LFX 779W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LFX 779W registered?

LFX 779W is a 1980 Kawasaki Z250, first registered on 29 August 1980.

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The MOT history for LFX 779W shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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