MOT reliability
Kawasaki 250
31 vehicles · 167 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 31 Kawasaki 250 vehicles and 167 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 250 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,363 miles.
31
Vehicles
167
MOT tests
594
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki 250 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 250 MOT tests:
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Other83%
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Brakes12%
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Steering6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Body & structure2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Kawasaki 250 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 6 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 5 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 9 | 89% |
| 16 | 11 | 64% |
| 17 | 9 | 67% |
| 18 | 5 | 100% |
| 19 | 7 | 86% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (30), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki 250 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 250 MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
- Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g) (4 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded all spokes (5.2.2 (d)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- RH switch gear not adequately fastened to the handlebars (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain rubbing strip broken on the underside (2 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
Kawasaki 250 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 2,053 |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 4,750 |
| 2010 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 22,667 |
| 2009 | 2 | 12 | 100% | 4,123 |
| 2008 | 2 | 6 | 100% | 9,370 |
| 2001 | 1 | 13 | 85% | 15,252 |
| 2000 | 1 | 6 | 83% | — |
| 1997 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 31,157 |
| 1995 | 2 | 25 | 72% | 34,341 |
| 1993 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 33,761 |
| 1991 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 22,118 |
| 1990 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 31,251 |
| 1989 | 6 | 32 | 91% | 30,119 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 9,047 |
| 1977 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 17,402 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 23,963 |
| 1975 | 2 | 14 | 93% | 24,745 |
| 1971 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 38,572 |
| 1970 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 6,767 |
Kawasaki 250 reliability FAQ
Across 31 Kawasaki 250 vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 250 MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g).
The typical Kawasaki 250 in our data has covered around
22,363 miles.
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