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VBB 243T

1978 Kawasaki Z200

Brown Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,224 mi
Last recorded19,224 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Kawasaki Z20017,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBB 243T
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ200
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 19,224 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear on chain guard fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2016 18,460 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 17,585 miles

rear brake lining indicator indicates lining is getting close to the legal limit

slight oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 14,449 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 14,381 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 14,347 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 14,330 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Both fork legs are pitted, although not leaking.

Side stand is insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2008 14,276 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

fork legs pitted

Fail 5 Jul 2008 14,266 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

fork legs pitted

suspect rear brake shoes worn. number plate light not working

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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VBB 243T is a 1978 Kawasaki Z200 in Brown with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 Kawasaki Z200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 17,610 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 VBB 243T, 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 48 years old, this Kawasaki Z200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VBB 243T registered?

VBB 243T is a 1978 Kawasaki Z200, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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