MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kx 250
172 vehicles · 196 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 172 Kawasaki Kx 250 vehicles and 196 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kx 250 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 1,718 miles.
172
Vehicles
196
MOT tests
3,584
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kx 250 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kx 250 MOT tests:
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Other96%
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Steering9%
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Brakes9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Identification & plates2%
Kawasaki Kx 250 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 75% |
| 2 | 8 | 75% |
| 3 | 10 | 90% |
| 4 | 12 | 92% |
| 5 | 12 | 83% |
| 6 | 8 | 75% |
| 7 | 7 | 100% |
| 8 | 9 | 89% |
| 9 | 8 | 75% |
| 10 | 12 | 75% |
| 11 | 13 | 85% |
| 12 | 12 | 75% |
| 13 | 11 | 73% |
| 14 | 10 | 80% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 9 | 67% |
| 18 | 5 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (171), Diesel (1)
Most common Kawasaki Kx 250 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kx 250 MOT tests:
- No lights fitted at time of test (20 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (10 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (7 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (6 times)
- Chain guard missing (6 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
- Chain guard missing (5 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (5 times)
- no lights fitted at time of test (4 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- day time use only (3 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (3 times)
- day time mot (3 times)
- Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
Kawasaki Kx 250 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 6 | 100% | — |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 100% | — |
| 2010 | 3 | 9 | 100% | — |
| 2009 | 1 | 3 | 100% | — |
| 2008 | 3 | 12 | 75% | — |
| 2007 | 2 | 9 | 100% | — |
| 2006 | 6 | 19 | 74% | — |
| 2005 | 6 | 27 | 74% | — |
| 2004 | 4 | 13 | 85% | 521 |
| 2003 | 3 | 17 | 88% | — |
| 2002 | 2 | 25 | 80% | — |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 | 100% | — |
| 2000 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 | 100% | — |
| 1998 | 2 | 11 | 55% | — |
| 1995 | 1 | 18 | 83% | — |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 14 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 1986 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 6,339 |
| 1971 | 1 | 11 | 73% | — |
Kawasaki Kx 250 reliability FAQ
Across 172 Kawasaki Kx 250 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kx 250 MOT issues are:
No lights fitted at time of test; Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b).
The typical Kawasaki Kx 250 in our data has covered around
1,718 miles.
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