Kawasaki BR
Real ownership data from 209 UK BR motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common BR problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | dangerous | 18.1% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 16.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 7.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 5.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 5% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 4.4% |
| Other | dangerous | 3.8% |
| Electrical | major | 2.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is lights and indicators.
BR mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 52 | 7,807 mi | 907 | 91.21% |
| 2017 | 16 | 8,687 mi | 1,565 | 94.94% |
| 2016 | 113 | 8,960 mi | 988 | 88.07% |
| 2015 | 27 | 8,025 mi | 943 | 84.28% |
BR questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki BR?
Across 209 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (18.1% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (16.3% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (7.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki BR?
The median Kawasaki BR in the UK has covered 8,200 miles, and typically rides about 988 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,359 and 13,408 miles.
Is the Kawasaki BR reliable?
88.72% of Kawasaki BR MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.13 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 209 Kawasaki BR motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.