CarVerify

Free Car Check

YRJ 197T

1978 Kawasaki Z200

Blue Petrol 198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,329 mi
Last recorded22,329 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1978 Kawasaki Z20017,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRJ 197T
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ200
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 22,329 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 22,228 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 22,122 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 21,918 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2013 21,918 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 218,769 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,670 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 2,109 miles

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
Full Kawasaki Z200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YRJ 197T is a 1978 Kawasaki Z200 in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YRJ 197T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YRJ 197T?

You can check the full history of YRJ 197T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YRJ 197T registered?

YRJ 197T is a 1978 Kawasaki Z200, first registered on 2 August 1978.

Is YRJ 197T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRJ 197T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YRJ 197T have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YRJ 197T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.