MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zr250
7 vehicles · 44 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Kawasaki Zr250 vehicles and 44 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr250 has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,677 miles.
7
Vehicles
44
MOT tests
800
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zr250 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr250 MOT tests:
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Other70%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Brakes11%
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Steering6%
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Body & structure6%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Kawasaki Zr250 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 8 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6), Electric (1)
Most common Kawasaki Zr250 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr250 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- advise coolant leak (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Shock absorber has a light misting of oil a very light misting of oil from both front fork seals (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
- Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a) (1 times)
- Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2) (1 times)
- Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zr250 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 12,846 |
| 2001 | 3 | 21 | 71% | 22,762 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 19,874 |
| 1997 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 26,980 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 30,754 |
Kawasaki Zr250 reliability FAQ
Across 7 Kawasaki Zr250 vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr250 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Kawasaki Zr250 in our data has covered around
22,677 miles.
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