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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z250b

5 vehicles · 48 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Kawasaki Z250b vehicles and 48 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z250b has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,668 miles.

5
Vehicles
48
MOT tests
232
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z250b problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z250b MOT tests:

  • Other95%
  • Steering14%
  • Brakes6%

Kawasaki Z250b pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Kawasaki Z250b MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z250b MOT tests:

  1. Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (8 times)
  2. Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (5 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
  4. Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a) (4 times)
  5. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (3 times)
  6. Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
  7. Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (3 times)
  8. Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) (2 times)
  9. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (2 times)
  10. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
  11. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  12. gear lever slightly loose. (2 times)
  13. Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (2 times)
  14. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  15. Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (2 times)

Kawasaki Z250b pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1983 1 18 94% 22,812
1982 2 10 80% 23,756
1981 2 20 75% 21,509

Kawasaki Z250b reliability FAQ

Across 5 Kawasaki Z250b vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z250b MOT issues are: Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b); Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).

The typical Kawasaki Z250b in our data has covered around 22,668 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z250b

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