Kawasaki DX250-B2
Real ownership data from 60 UK DX250-B2 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common DX250-B2 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 46.7% |
| Suspension | fail | 13.3% |
| Other | user entered | 6.7% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 6.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 6.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is lights and indicators.
DX250-B2 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 6 | — | — | — |
| 1983 | 24 | 4,133 mi | 450 | 91.67% |
| 1982 | 15 | — | — | — |
DX250-B2 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki DX250-B2?
Across 60 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (46.7% of all recorded faults), suspension (13.3% of all recorded faults), other (6.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki DX250-B2?
The median Kawasaki DX250-B2 in the UK has covered 4,133 miles, and typically rides about 450 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,730 and 11,473 miles.
Is the Kawasaki DX250-B2 reliable?
80% of Kawasaki DX250-B2 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.5 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 60 Kawasaki DX250-B2 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.