Kawasaki BX
Real ownership data from 197 UK BX motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common BX problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 18.2% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 12.9% |
| Other | dangerous | 8.3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.8% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 3% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 3% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 2.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | dangerous | 2.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
BX 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 | 43 | 8,267 mi | 1,084 | 90% |
| 2017 | 17 | 5,322 mi | 745 | 82.05% |
| 2016 | 109 | 6,185 mi | 941 | 88.35% |
| 2015 | 26 | 5,362 mi | 833 | 89.68% |
BX questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki BX?
Across 197 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (18.2% of all recorded faults), suspension (12.9% of all recorded faults), other (8.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki BX?
The median Kawasaki BX in the UK has covered 6,185 miles, and typically rides about 941 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,022 and 11,286 miles.
Is the Kawasaki BX reliable?
88.46% of Kawasaki BX 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 197 Kawasaki BX motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.