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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z250c

9 vehicles · 41 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate

Based on 9 Kawasaki Z250c vehicles and 41 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z250c has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,629 miles.

9
Vehicles
41
MOT tests
652
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z250c problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z250c MOT tests:

  • Other83%
  • Brakes14%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Steering3%

Kawasaki Z250c pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (9)

Most common Kawasaki Z250c MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z250c MOT tests:

  1. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  2. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)
  3. Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
  4. Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (1 times)
  5. Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2) (1 times)
  6. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (1 times)
  7. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
  8. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  9. Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (1 times)
  10. Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) (1 times)
  11. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slight leak on the joint (7.1.1b) (1 times)
  12. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
  13. Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
  14. Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) (1 times)
  15. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)

Kawasaki Z250c pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1983 1 2 50%
1982 2 10 70% 8,795
1981 4 15 87% 20,977
1980 2 14 86% 15,766

Kawasaki Z250c reliability FAQ

Across 9 Kawasaki Z250c vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z250c MOT issues are: Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); Horn not working (1.7.3a); Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b).

The typical Kawasaki Z250c in our data has covered around 16,629 miles.

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