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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kz250

19 vehicles · 55 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 19 Kawasaki Kz250 vehicles and 55 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kz250 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,199 miles.

19
Vehicles
55
MOT tests
520
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kz250 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kz250 MOT tests:

  • Other106%
  • Brakes9%
  • Body & structure9%
  • Steering6%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%

Kawasaki Kz250 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
61100%

Fuel types: Petrol (19)

Most common Kawasaki Kz250 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz250 MOT tests:

  1. Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a) (3 times)
  2. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (3 times)
  3. front wheel slighty buckled (2 times)
  4. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
  5. advise front tyre perished (2 times)
  6. Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.3a) (1 times)
  7. Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  9. Chain guard missing (1 times)
  10. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
  11. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
  12. Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (1 times)
  13. Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
  14. Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) (1 times)
  15. Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)

Kawasaki Kz250 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1999 1 1 100% 4,719
1983 1 2 50% 16,906
1981 7 24 83% 20,320
1980 10 28 75% 18,189

Kawasaki Kz250 reliability FAQ

Across 19 Kawasaki Kz250 vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kz250 MOT issues are: Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a); Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b); front wheel slighty buckled.

The typical Kawasaki Kz250 in our data has covered around 18,199 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Kz250

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