MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,224 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear on chain guard fitted
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
rear brake lining indicator indicates lining is getting close to the legal limit
slight oil leak
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is VBB 243T safe to buy?
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