Kawasaki ER250-B1
Real ownership data from 278 UK ER250-B1 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ER250-B1 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | fail | 12.2% |
| Suspension | fail | 9.8% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 9.8% |
| Brakes | fail | 7.3% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 4.9% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 4.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.4% |
| Wheels | fail | 2.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is corrosion.
ER250-B1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 12 | 25,974 mi | 720 | 71.43% |
| 1984 | 159 | 21,145 mi | 284 | 81.82% |
| 1983 | 105 | 16,741 mi | 1,817 | 80% |
ER250-B1 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ER250-B1?
Across 278 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (12.2% of all recorded faults), suspension (9.8% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (9.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ER250-B1?
The median Kawasaki ER250-B1 in the UK has covered 21,145 miles, and typically rides about 564 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 16,741 and 26,677 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ER250-B1 reliable?
79.49% of Kawasaki ER250-B1 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.95 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 278 Kawasaki ER250-B1 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.