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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zxr250

46 vehicles · 234 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 46 Kawasaki Zxr250 vehicles and 234 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zxr250 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,911 miles.

46
Vehicles
234
MOT tests
1,441
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zxr250 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zxr250 MOT tests:

  • Other93%
  • Brakes11%
  • Steering8%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Lamps & electrical2%
  • Identification & plates0%

Kawasaki Zxr250 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
2250%
3367%
45100%
51155%
6757%
7786%
8875%
91669%
101580%
11978%
121060%
131275%
141867%
151479%
161385%
171080%
181292%
191080%
20888%

Fuel types: Petrol (46)

Most common Kawasaki Zxr250 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zxr250 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (13 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
  3. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (8 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (8 times)
  5. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (8 times)
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
  7. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
  8. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
  9. Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (6 times)
  10. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  11. Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
  12. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
  13. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (4 times)
  14. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
  15. Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)

Kawasaki Zxr250 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2020 1 2 100% 18,068
2010 2 17 71% 14,390
2008 1 7 57% 25,877
2005 1 1 100% 26,053
2004 1 7 71% 18,308
2002 2 9 67% 27,331
2001 1 2 50% 34,612
2000 2 19 79% 25,011
1999 1 13 69% 24,605
1998 4 26 81% 19,738
1997 6 18 83% 29,648
1996 6 36 81% 34,195
1995 4 28 79% 37,987
1993 2 12 83% 32,997
1992 1 10 80% 15,330
1991 1 1 100% 22,848
1990 2 2 100% 34,536
1989 7 22 82% 27,261
1988 1 2 100% 24,888

Kawasaki Zxr250 reliability FAQ

Across 46 Kawasaki Zxr250 vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zxr250 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).

The typical Kawasaki Zxr250 in our data has covered around 27,911 miles.

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