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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Klr 250

10 vehicles · 77 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate

Based on 10 Kawasaki Klr 250 vehicles and 77 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Klr 250 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,673 miles.

10
Vehicles
77
MOT tests
200
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Klr 250 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Klr 250 MOT tests:

  • Other67%
  • Lamps & electrical17%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
  • Brakes7%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%
  • Steering4%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Identification & plates2%

Kawasaki Klr 250 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
51100%
61100%
72100%
8367%
92100%
10367%
112100%
121100%
131100%
142100%
15560%
165100%
172100%
18580%
192100%
20367%

Fuel types: Petrol (9), Other (1)

Most common Kawasaki Klr 250 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Klr 250 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  2. Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
  3. Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
  4. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  5. Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
  6. Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
  7. Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d)) (2 times)
  8. Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (1 times)
  10. Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
  11. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  12. Horn control defective (1.7.2a) (1 times)
  13. Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
  14. Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  15. Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Klr 250 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2001 1 18 94% 12,387
2000 1 12 75% 25,392
1991 4 25 80% 15,701
1990 1 4 100% 15,962
1988 1 4 50% 11,139
1987 1 6 83% 17,848

Kawasaki Klr 250 reliability FAQ

Across 10 Kawasaki Klr 250 vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Klr 250 MOT issues are: Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b); Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).

The typical Kawasaki Klr 250 in our data has covered around 15,673 miles.

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