MOT reliability
Kawasaki Klx 250
26 vehicles · 246 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 26 Kawasaki Klx 250 vehicles and 246 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Klx 250 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 13,493 miles.
26
Vehicles
246
MOT tests
774
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Klx 250 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Klx 250 MOT tests:
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Other85%
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Brakes22%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Steering3%
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Body & structure2%
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Visibility1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Kawasaki Klx 250 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 15 | 73% |
| 4 | 14 | 71% |
| 5 | 14 | 86% |
| 6 | 12 | 92% |
| 7 | 13 | 85% |
| 8 | 14 | 79% |
| 9 | 13 | 92% |
| 10 | 16 | 75% |
| 11 | 12 | 83% |
| 12 | 15 | 87% |
| 13 | 14 | 86% |
| 14 | 18 | 78% |
| 15 | 13 | 100% |
| 16 | 16 | 75% |
| 17 | 7 | 100% |
| 18 | 7 | 86% |
| 19 | 8 | 75% |
| 20 | 7 | 86% |
Fuel types: Petrol (26)
Most common Kawasaki Klx 250 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Klx 250 MOT tests:
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (5 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (4 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b) (4 times)
- Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (4 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (3 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
Kawasaki Klx 250 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 15 | 80% | 11,345 |
| 2010 | 2 | 25 | 92% | 13,586 |
| 2009 | 8 | 55 | 84% | 6,479 |
| 2008 | 1 | 18 | 78% | 6,423 |
| 2003 | 2 | 22 | 86% | 31,805 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 16,954 |
| 1999 | 2 | 25 | 88% | 22,247 |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 10,437 |
| 1997 | 1 | 20 | 85% | 46,179 |
| 1996 | 2 | 23 | 87% | 16,337 |
| 1995 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 13,667 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 1993 | 3 | 21 | 71% | 7,095 |
Kawasaki Klx 250 reliability FAQ
Across 26 Kawasaki Klx 250 vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Klx 250 MOT issues are:
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)).
The typical Kawasaki Klx 250 in our data has covered around
13,493 miles.
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