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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Bj250

7 vehicles · 48 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate

Based on 7 Kawasaki Bj250 vehicles and 48 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Bj250 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,190 miles.

7
Vehicles
48
MOT tests
469
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Bj250 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Bj250 MOT tests:

  • Other43%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension34%
  • Brakes17%
  • Steering11%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Body & structure3%

Kawasaki Bj250 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1250%
31100%
51100%
61100%
71100%
9250%
121100%
131100%
171100%
181100%
19250%
20250%

Fuel types: Petrol (7)

Most common Kawasaki Bj250 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Bj250 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
  2. Headlamp mask fitted (3 times)
  3. Headlamp mask fitted (2 times)
  4. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
  5. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
  6. Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  7. Centre Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1) (1 times)
  8. Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
  9. Offside Rear Exhaust noisy rear exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
  10. Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
  11. Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
  12. Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front lever operation (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) (1 times)
  15. offside fork gaiter split (1 times)

Kawasaki Bj250 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2016 1 4 100% 12,171
2010 1 4 75% 18,250
2003 1 3 67% 10,008
1997 1 15 80% 21,610
1995 1 6 100% 20,416
1994 1 6 67% 22,247
1981 1 10 100% 22,630

Kawasaki Bj250 reliability FAQ

Across 7 Kawasaki Bj250 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Bj250 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Headlamp mask fitted; Headlamp mask fitted .

The typical Kawasaki Bj250 in our data has covered around 18,190 miles.

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