Kawasaki 250 s1 vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki 250 s1
94%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki 250 s1 (94%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki 250 s1 | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 94% ✓ | 85% |
| MOT failure rate | 6% ✓ | 15% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 0.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 20,586 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki 250 s1
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
- Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Kawasaki Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki 250 s1 (94%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki 250 s1 report Full Kawasaki Unknown report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.