MOT reliability
Kawasaki Ninja 250r
13 vehicles · 117 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Kawasaki Ninja 250r vehicles and 117 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ninja 250r has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,643 miles.
13
Vehicles
117
MOT tests
1,349
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
9%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Ninja 250r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ninja 250r MOT tests:
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Other39%
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Brakes18%
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Body & structure15%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Steering7%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
Kawasaki Ninja 250r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 12 | 83% |
| 4 | 12 | 67% |
| 5 | 13 | 85% |
| 6 | 14 | 79% |
| 7 | 13 | 77% |
| 8 | 9 | 78% |
| 9 | 7 | 86% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 5 | 60% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Ninja 250r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ninja 250r MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)
- Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- throttle cable cracked at steering head (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
Kawasaki Ninja 250r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 15 | 73% | 13,807 |
| 2010 | 3 | 20 | 75% | 13,524 |
| 2009 | 4 | 35 | 80% | 18,383 |
| 2008 | 3 | 41 | 76% | 22,096 |
Kawasaki Ninja 250r reliability FAQ
Across 13 Kawasaki Ninja 250r vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ninja 250r MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)).
The typical Kawasaki Ninja 250r in our data has covered around
16,643 miles.
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