MOT reliability
Kawasaki Ninja 250
19 vehicles · 148 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 19 Kawasaki Ninja 250 vehicles and 148 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ninja 250 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,310 miles.
19
Vehicles
148
MOT tests
1,960
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Ninja 250 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ninja 250 MOT tests:
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Other61%
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Brakes15%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Steering10%
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Body & structure7%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Kawasaki Ninja 250 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 17 | 76% |
| 4 | 21 | 76% |
| 5 | 21 | 76% |
| 6 | 8 | 100% |
| 7 | 9 | 100% |
| 8 | 12 | 83% |
| 9 | 13 | 77% |
| 10 | 10 | 80% |
| 11 | 11 | 64% |
| 12 | 4 | 100% |
| 13 | 7 | 86% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 33% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (19)
Most common Kawasaki Ninja 250 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ninja 250 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (8 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (3 times)
Kawasaki Ninja 250 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 13 | 100% | 3,474 |
| 2012 | 1 | 16 | 69% | 40,912 |
| 2011 | 3 | 19 | 79% | 22,465 |
| 2010 | 4 | 19 | 89% | 7,748 |
| 2009 | 6 | 60 | 77% | 17,594 |
| 2008 | 2 | 10 | 90% | 9,596 |
| 1993 | 1 | 11 | 55% | 38,880 |
Kawasaki Ninja 250 reliability FAQ
Across 19 Kawasaki Ninja 250 vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ninja 250 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Kawasaki Ninja 250 in our data has covered around
16,310 miles.
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