MOT reliability
Kawasaki Ex 250
17 vehicles · 173 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 17 Kawasaki Ex 250 vehicles and 173 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex 250 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,215 miles.
17
Vehicles
173
MOT tests
1,275
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Ex 250 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ex 250 MOT tests:
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Other61%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
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Brakes13%
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Steering6%
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Body & structure4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Kawasaki Ex 250 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | 79% |
| 4 | 15 | 80% |
| 5 | 11 | 73% |
| 6 | 13 | 77% |
| 7 | 14 | 71% |
| 8 | 18 | 67% |
| 9 | 9 | 89% |
| 10 | 10 | 70% |
| 11 | 11 | 73% |
| 12 | 11 | 73% |
| 13 | 8 | 88% |
| 14 | 7 | 86% |
| 15 | 5 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (17)
Most common Kawasaki Ex 250 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ex 250 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (6 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (5 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
Kawasaki Ex 250 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | 50 | 78% | 19,086 |
| 2010 | 2 | 26 | 65% | 14,005 |
| 2009 | 6 | 36 | 89% | 20,929 |
| 2008 | 3 | 41 | 73% | 15,492 |
| 1993 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 13,918 |
| 1991 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 19,342 |
Kawasaki Ex 250 reliability FAQ
Across 17 Kawasaki Ex 250 vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ex 250 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Kawasaki Ex 250 in our data has covered around
18,215 miles.
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