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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zzr250

128 vehicles · 665 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 128 Kawasaki Zzr250 vehicles and 665 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zzr250 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,085 miles.

128
Vehicles
665
MOT tests
887
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zzr250 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zzr250 MOT tests:

  • Other94%
  • Steering10%
  • Brakes5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
  • Body & structure1%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Lamps & electrical1%
  • Visibility1%

Kawasaki Zzr250 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zzr250's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1367%
2475%
3475%
4580%
5580%
61070%
71070%
81275%
91182%
101275%
111182%
121292%
132075%
143669%
155364%
167269%
175973%
183284%
194072%
203278%

Fuel types: Petrol (127), Other (1)

Most common Kawasaki Zzr250 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zzr250 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (22 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (22 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (21 times)
  4. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (16 times)
  5. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (16 times)
  6. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (15 times)
  7. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (15 times)
  8. Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (12 times)
  9. Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (11 times)
  10. Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g) (11 times)
  11. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (10 times)
  12. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (10 times)
  13. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (10 times)
  14. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (10 times)
  15. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (10 times)

Kawasaki Zzr250 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2019 1 8 88% 19,776
2014 1 9 56% 9,623
2006 1 5 80% 21,506
2004 1 21 81% 26,218
2003 1 5 100% 16,554
2002 2 6 100% 16,531
2001 1 5 80% 28,417
2000 7 24 67% 20,477
1999 2 20 80% 21,618
1998 6 59 76% 27,772
1997 2 7 71% 41,202
1996 3 13 69% 27,124
1995 1 2 100% 55,316
1994 1 4 100% 19,940
1993 5 22 73% 26,723
1992 28 159 75% 27,207
1991 29 117 72% 31,295
1990 35 175 75% 29,303

Kawasaki Zzr250 reliability FAQ

Across 128 Kawasaki Zzr250 vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zzr250 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)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Kawasaki Zzr250 in our data has covered around 28,085 miles.

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