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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zzr 250

7 vehicles · 54 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate

Based on 7 Kawasaki Zzr 250 vehicles and 54 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zzr 250 has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,507 miles.

7
Vehicles
54
MOT tests
2,076
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zzr 250 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zzr 250 MOT tests:

  • Other91%
  • Steering7%
  • Brakes7%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
  • Lamps & electrical2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Kawasaki Zzr 250 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
3367%
42100%
53100%
61100%
71100%
8367%
9450%
10560%
11250%
12560%
13475%
14475%
152100%
162100%
17450%
181100%
20367%

Fuel types: Petrol (7)

Most common Kawasaki Zzr 250 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zzr 250 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
  2. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
  5. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  7. Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  8. Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
  9. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  10. Rear cush drive rubbers slightly worn. (2 times)
  11. Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
  12. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  13. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  14. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
  15. Oil leak (2 times)

Kawasaki Zzr 250 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2005 2 31 74% 29,679
2001 1 7 71% 33,244
1994 1 11 55%
1993 1 2 100% 20,266
1991 1 2 50% 32,378
1990 1 1 100% 49,798

Kawasaki Zzr 250 reliability FAQ

Across 7 Kawasaki Zzr 250 vehicles in our MOT data, 70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zzr 250 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Kawasaki Zzr 250 in our data has covered around 32,507 miles.

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