MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kh250
451 vehicles · 1,987 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 451 Kawasaki Kh250 vehicles and 1,987 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kh250 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,576 miles.
451
Vehicles
1,987
MOT tests
323
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kh250 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kh250 MOT tests:
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Other98%
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Steering19%
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Brakes10%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Body & structure1%
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Identification & plates1%
Kawasaki Kh250 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 75% |
| 2 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 4 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 0% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (450), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Kh250 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kh250 MOT tests:
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (28 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (24 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (23 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (21 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (19 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (18 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (18 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (18 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (16 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (15 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (14 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (14 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (13 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (11 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (11 times)
Kawasaki Kh250 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 6,221 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 14,831 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 7,839 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 3,027 |
| 2016 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 16,097 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 50,465 |
| 2014 | 3 | 8 | 88% | 14,685 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 1,374 |
| 2011 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 6,432 |
| 2009 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 23,387 |
| 2003 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 6,802 |
| 1997 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 32,231 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 3,691 |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 19,045 |
| 1985 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 2,866 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 23,107 |
| 1983 | 8 | 32 | 94% | 15,891 |
| 1982 | 26 | 121 | 89% | 18,699 |
| 1981 | 17 | 65 | 88% | 15,676 |
| 1980 | 51 | 265 | 91% | 24,464 |
| 1979 | 63 | 252 | 85% | 17,026 |
| 1978 | 75 | 328 | 86% | 15,500 |
| 1977 | 86 | 454 | 90% | 20,506 |
| 1976 | 84 | 330 | 89% | 17,858 |
| 1975 | 15 | 67 | 90% | 22,701 |
| 1974 | 3 | 12 | 92% | 20,503 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 8,328 |
| 1972 | 2 | 8 | 100% | 12,553 |
Kawasaki Kh250 reliability FAQ
Across 451 Kawasaki Kh250 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kh250 MOT issues are:
Headlamp aim too high (1.6); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c).
The typical Kawasaki Kh250 in our data has covered around
18,576 miles.
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