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UDH 747W

1981 Kawasaki Z200

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

21,562 mi
Last recorded21,562 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1981 Kawasaki Z20021,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDH 747W
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ200
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2009 21,562 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Wheel spoke excessively corroded (4.2.1b)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively corroded (4.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

note front forks legs are pitted

note on engine oil leaks

rear tyre sidewall & tread are cracking

Fail 24 May 2008 21,172 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 21,172 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 21,152 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 21,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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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UDH 747W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z200 in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 UDH 747W, 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 UDH 747W registered?

UDH 747W is a 1981 Kawasaki Z200, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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