Kawasaki Kt 250 vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Kt 250
93%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kt 250 (93%) 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 Kt 250 | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 93% ✓ | 85% |
| MOT failure rate | 7% ✓ | 15% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.3 ✓ | 0.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 3,082 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 6 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Kt 250
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
- No lights fitted at time of test
- no lights fitted at time of test
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 Kt 250 (93%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Kt 250 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.