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P278 RSC

1999 Kawasaki ZZR250

Purple Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,135 mi
Last recorded15,135 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 RSC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR250
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 15,135 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 12,728 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 11,668 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 11,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2016 11,612 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 11,600 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 11,593 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 11,593 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear spindle is missing it's split pin (6.2.1h)

Nearside Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension exhaust hitting rear spindle (2.4.A.3a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 11,071 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 11,063 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 11,017 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 10,882 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 10,602 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 10,342 miles

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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P278 RSC is a 1999 Kawasaki ZZR250 in Purple with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P278 RSC, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P278 RSC registered?

P278 RSC is a 1999 Kawasaki ZZR250, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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The MOT history for P278 RSC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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