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N53 PFB

1996 Kawasaki ZZR250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,961 mi
Last recorded27,961 miles
Recorded on22 May 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 PFB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2006 27,961 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 27,960 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 27,960 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 27,960 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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N53 PFB is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N53 PFB, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N53 PFB registered?

N53 PFB is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR250, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N53 PFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N53 PFB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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