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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Ke250

10 vehicles · 39 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate

Based on 10 Kawasaki Ke250 vehicles and 39 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ke250 has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 8,151 miles.

10
Vehicles
39
MOT tests
404
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Ke250 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ke250 MOT tests:

  • Other79%
  • Lamps & electrical24%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
  • Brakes6%

Kawasaki Ke250 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1475%
2667%
32100%
4250%
6367%

Fuel types: Petrol (10)

Most common Kawasaki Ke250 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ke250 MOT tests:

  1. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (5 times)
  2. Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  3. Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
  4. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  5. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  6. Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b) (2 times)
  7. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  9. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  10. Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b) (1 times)
  11. Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (1 times)
  12. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  13. Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b) (1 times)
  14. Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (1 times)
  15. Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Ke250 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2018 1 2 50% 6,073
2016 1 6 83% 6,308
2014 1 5 80% 3,279
2013 1 8 75% 5,685
2011 1 5 60% 4,268
1994 1 3 67% 20,564
1987 1 5 60% 8,607
1977 3 5 80% 8,910

Kawasaki Ke250 reliability FAQ

Across 10 Kawasaki Ke250 vehicles in our MOT data, 72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ke250 MOT issues are: Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2); Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c).

The typical Kawasaki Ke250 in our data has covered around 8,151 miles.

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