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N571 VEP

1998 Kawasaki ZZR250

Blue Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

53,564 mi
Last recorded53,564 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZR25014,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN571 VEP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 53,564 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 53,564 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,050 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 49,050 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 42,279 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 42,179 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 31,595 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 19,061 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 19,061 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2011 13,660 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 May 2011 13,660 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 12,728 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 12,728 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(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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N571 VEP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR250 in Blue with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZZR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 14,537 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 N571 VEP, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N571 VEP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR250, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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