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:
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Other93%
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Brakes11%
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Steering8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Identification & plates0%
Kawasaki Zxr250 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 5 | 100% |
| 5 | 11 | 55% |
| 6 | 7 | 57% |
| 7 | 7 | 86% |
| 8 | 8 | 75% |
| 9 | 16 | 69% |
| 10 | 15 | 80% |
| 11 | 9 | 78% |
| 12 | 10 | 60% |
| 13 | 12 | 75% |
| 14 | 18 | 67% |
| 15 | 14 | 79% |
| 16 | 13 | 85% |
| 17 | 10 | 80% |
| 18 | 12 | 92% |
| 19 | 10 | 80% |
| 20 | 8 | 88% |
Fuel types: Petrol (46)
Most common Kawasaki Zxr250 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zxr250 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (13 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (8 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (8 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (8 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
Kawasaki Zxr250 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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