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PFP 961W

1981 Kawasaki Z200

Brown Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,567 mi
Last recorded14,567 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1981 Kawasaki Z20021,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFP 961W
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ200
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 14,567 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 14,567 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim needs air to reseat it (5.2.3 (k))

Fail 21 Aug 2013 14,560 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2010 14,332 miles

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

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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PFP 961W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z200 in Brown with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Kawasaki Z200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 21,152 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 PFP 961W, 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 45 years old, this Kawasaki Z200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PFP 961W registered?

PFP 961W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z200, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is PFP 961W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFP 961W 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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