MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z250c
9 vehicles · 41 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Kawasaki Z250c vehicles and 41 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z250c has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,629 miles.
9
Vehicles
41
MOT tests
652
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z250c problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z250c MOT tests:
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Other83%
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Brakes14%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Steering3%
Kawasaki Z250c pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Kawasaki Z250c MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z250c MOT tests:
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)
- Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2) (1 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (1 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (1 times)
- Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) (1 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slight leak on the joint (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
- Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) (1 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z250c pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | 2 | 50% | — |
| 1982 | 2 | 10 | 70% | 8,795 |
| 1981 | 4 | 15 | 87% | 20,977 |
| 1980 | 2 | 14 | 86% | 15,766 |
Kawasaki Z250c reliability FAQ
Across 9 Kawasaki Z250c vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z250c MOT issues are:
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); Horn not working (1.7.3a); Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b).
The typical Kawasaki Z250c in our data has covered around
16,629 miles.
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