Kawasaki EL250-D4
Real ownership data from 101 UK EL250-D4 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common EL250-D4 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 15.7% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 6.9% |
| Tyres | fail | 5.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.9% |
| Electrical | major | 2% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2% |
| Suspension | fail | 2% |
| Other | fail | 2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
EL250-D4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 13 | 14,260 mi | 183 | 88.24% |
| 1994 | 39 | 8,405 mi | 543 | 65.12% |
| 1993 | 40 | 30,078 mi | 1,044 | 71.43% |
EL250-D4 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki EL250-D4?
Across 101 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (15.7% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (6.9% of all recorded faults), tyres (5.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki EL250-D4?
The median Kawasaki EL250-D4 in the UK has covered 14,918 miles, and typically rides about 359 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,926 and 28,800 miles.
Is the Kawasaki EL250-D4 reliable?
75% of Kawasaki EL250-D4 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.88 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 101 Kawasaki EL250-D4 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.