MOT reliability
Kawasaki 250tr
13 vehicles · 62 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Kawasaki 250tr vehicles and 62 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 250tr has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,298 miles.
13
Vehicles
62
MOT tests
121
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki 250tr problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 250tr MOT tests:
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Other57%
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Brakes15%
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Body & structure12%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Steering7%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Kawasaki 250tr pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 7 | 71% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 4 | 50% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (13)
Most common Kawasaki 250tr MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 250tr MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Indicator tell tale inoperative repaired at time of test (4.9.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c)) (2 times)
- starter switch sticking (2 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
Kawasaki 250tr pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 21,123 |
| 2019 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 45,887 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 16,999 |
| 2008 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 23,055 |
| 2004 | 4 | 12 | 92% | 14,923 |
| 2003 | 2 | 10 | 90% | 11,404 |
| 2002 | 2 | 11 | 73% | 26,613 |
| 2001 | 1 | 10 | 50% | 21,083 |
Kawasaki 250tr reliability FAQ
Across 13 Kawasaki 250tr vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 250tr MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)); Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).
The typical Kawasaki 250tr in our data has covered around
20,298 miles.
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