Kawasaki Z250 A3 (1982)
1982 Kawasaki Z250 A3
CarHunch has 222 1982 Kawasaki Z250 A3 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1982 Kawasaki Z250 A3 doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Kawasaki vehicles below.
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**Important note:** This 1982 Kawasaki Z250-A3 is a classic motorcycle, and MOT data for bikes is recorded separately from cars in the DVLA system—the figures above reflect only the tiny sample of vehicles that may have been misclassified or tested outside standard motorcycle protocols, so they're not reliable for drawing conclusions about this model's typical reliability. What matters instead is that this is a lightweight, air-cooled four-stroke bike from Kawasaki's entry-level range, built during an era when Japanese motorcycles were establishing their reputation for simplicity and durability. Survivors like this one typically show low mileage (the median of 18,822 miles suggests careful ownership or storage), which is typical for classic bikes that aren't ridden hard or daily. If you're considering one, focus on the mechanical fundamentals—check the carburettor condition, valve clearances, and whether the original points-based ignition is still in use or has been converted to electronic—rather than relying on MOT history, because these bikes are simple enough that a pre-purchase inspection by someone familiar with classic two-strokes will tell you far more than any test certificate.
We have 222 1982 Kawasaki Z250 A3 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
- Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
- MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
- Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
What tends to go wrong
Across 222 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1982.
Before you buy a 1982 Kawasaki Z250 A3
Based on MOT data from 222 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 241 Kawasaki Z250 A3 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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