MOT reliability

Kawasaki Er250-b3

Q: Is the Kawasaki Er250-b3 reliable?

Across 566 Kawasaki Er250-b3 vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

566 vehicles · 418 completed MOT tests analysed

78%

MOT pass rate

Based on 566 Kawasaki Er250-b3 vehicles and 418 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Er250-b3 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,785 miles.

566

Vehicles

418

MOT tests

993

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Er250-b3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Er250-b3 MOT tests:

Other99%
Steering11%
Brakes8%
Lamps & electrical2%
Body & structure2%
Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Seatbelts & equipment0%
Visibility0%

Kawasaki Er250-b3 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Er250-b3's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
15	8	75%
16	26	85%
17	45	76%
18	40	78%
19	40	80%
20	35	80%

Fuel types: Petrol (562), Other (3), Diesel (1)

Most common Kawasaki Er250-b3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Er250-b3 MOT tests:

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (17 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (9 times)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (7 times)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (7 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (7 times)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted (6 times)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (6 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (5 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (5 times)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (5 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (5 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)

Kawasaki Er250-b3 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1992	1	7	71%	19,292
1991	5	38	79%	19,729
1990	26	166	79%	23,255
1989	29	117	81%	34,229
1988	17	86	73%	29,268

Kawasaki Er250-b3 reliability FAQ

Across 566 Kawasaki Er250-b3 vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Er250-b3 MOT issues are: Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Er250-b3 in our data has covered around 27,785 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Er250-b3

See how the Kawasaki Er250-b3 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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