Kawasaki Kx252 vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Kx252
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kx252 (67%) 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 Kx252 | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.7 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | — | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Kx252
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- no lights fitted at time of test,only to be used in daylight hours and not to be used at times of poor visibility.
- Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Front Tyre is unsuitable off road use only (5.2.3 (a))
- Rear Tyre is unsuitable off road use only (5.2.3 (a))
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 Kx252 (67%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Kx252 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.