MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx250
6 vehicles · 44 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Kawasaki Zx250 vehicles and 44 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx250 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 39,089 miles.
6
Vehicles
44
MOT tests
531
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx250 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx250 MOT tests:
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Other66%
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Brakes9%
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Steering9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Body & structure4%
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Identification & plates2%
Kawasaki Zx250 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 1 | 0% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Kawasaki Zx250 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx250 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
- front tyre has had a plug fitted (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a) (2 times)
- rear indicators poorly mounted (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) (1 times)
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) (1 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Exhaust not standard (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx250 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 3,614 |
| 2001 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 54,338 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 42,527 |
| 1997 | 1 | 14 | 57% | 37,333 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 44,888 |
| 1991 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 51,839 |
Kawasaki Zx250 reliability FAQ
Across 6 Kawasaki Zx250 vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx250 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); front tyre has had a plug fitted; Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx250 in our data has covered around
39,089 miles.
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