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N686 FBV

1995 Mz ETZ250

Blue Petrol 243cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,198 mi
Last recorded45,198 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN686 FBV
MakeMz
ModelETZ250
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine243cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 45,198 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 43,739 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 42,923 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 42,923 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 42,496 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 42,447 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 42,428 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell tale inoperative Not working on offside indicators (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 42,309 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 24 May 2019 42,309 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 42,050 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 41,480 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 40,562 miles

Offside Front indcaitor lamp damaged

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Fail 19 Nov 2015 40,561 miles

Front Brake component is fractured brake pads (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front indcaitor lamp damaged

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 20 May 2014 40,288 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 40,288 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2013 39,618 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 37,187 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 379,514 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 35,591 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

How Reliable is the Mz ETZ250?

Based on 2,739 MOT tests across 396 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
547
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
396
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Horn not working 11
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 9
Direction indicator not working 8
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N686 FBV is a 1995 Mz ETZ250 in Blue with a 243cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

The most common reason a Mz ETZ250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N686 FBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mz ETZ250 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 31 years old, this Mz ETZ250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N686 FBV registered?

N686 FBV is a 1995 Mz ETZ250, first registered on 16 October 1995.

Is N686 FBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N686 FBV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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