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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kdx250

51 vehicles · 240 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 51 Kawasaki Kdx250 vehicles and 240 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kdx250 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 14,141 miles.

51
Vehicles
240
MOT tests
2,137
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kdx250 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kdx250 MOT tests:

  • Other99%
  • Steering12%
  • Brakes8%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Emissions & nuisance0%

Kawasaki Kdx250 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1683%
24100%
3560%
4683%
51164%
6683%
7786%
85100%
97100%
101669%
11580%
121464%
138100%
141567%
151275%
161688%
171675%
18888%
191283%
20978%

Fuel types: Petrol (51)

Most common Kawasaki Kdx250 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kdx250 MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (14 times)
  2. No lights fitted at time of test (14 times)
  3. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (10 times)
  4. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (10 times)
  5. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (8 times)
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  7. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (5 times)
  8. Chain guard missing (5 times)
  9. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (4 times)
  10. Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) (4 times)
  11. Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (4 times)
  12. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  13. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (4 times)
  14. Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (4 times)
  15. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)

Kawasaki Kdx250 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2020 1 2 50% 1,402
2016 1 3 100%
2010 1 1 100%
2009 1 4 75% 5,139
2007 1 6 67%
2005 3 21 81% 11,808
2004 3 10 90% 16,327
2003 1 4 50% 15,067
2002 2 9 67% 16,851
2001 4 23 87% 18,557
2000 1 1 100% 13,233
1999 2 7 100% 21,236
1998 8 66 77% 18,663
1997 1 9 89% 4,171
1996 4 8 75% 17,427
1993 2 7 71% 99
1992 3 32 94% 24,081
1991 8 19 74% 11,894
1984 1 1 100%
1983 1 1 100%
1981 1 4 75% 650
1979 1 2 100% 741

Kawasaki Kdx250 reliability FAQ

Across 51 Kawasaki Kdx250 vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kdx250 MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); No lights fitted at time of test; Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).

The typical Kawasaki Kdx250 in our data has covered around 14,141 miles.

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