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OWY 998W

1980 Kawasaki Z200

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,180 mi
Last recorded24,180 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1980 Kawasaki Z20014,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWY 998W
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ200
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 24,180 miles

Chain guard missing

front mudguard missing

Fail 1 Apr 2014 24,180 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

front mudguard missing

Pass 22 Nov 2011 28,938 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

advise engine oil leak

advise front tyre perished

advise high beam warning light missing

Fail 17 Nov 2011 28,938 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

advise engine oil leak

advise front tyre perished

advise high beam warning light missing

Pass 20 May 2010 27,440 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 23,875 miles

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2008 20,310 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 20,310 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 May 2007 17,696 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z200?

Based on 1,481 MOT tests across 299 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
223
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
299
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Drive chain worn to excess 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 10
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OWY 998W is a 1980 Kawasaki Z200 in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Kawasaki Z200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 14,507 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 Z200 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OWY 998W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z200 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Kawasaki Z200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OWY 998W registered?

OWY 998W is a 1980 Kawasaki Z200, first registered on 4 August 1980.

Is OWY 998W safe to buy?

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