Kawasaki ER250-B3
Real ownership data from 568 UK ER250-B3 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ER250-B3 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | fail | 12.3% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 10.9% |
| Suspension | fail | 7.6% |
| Tyres | fail | 4.7% |
| Other | fail | 4.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 3.7% |
| Wheels | fail | 1.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
ER250-B3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 25 | 22,420 mi | 306 | 74.19% |
| 1990 | 181 | 20,994 mi | 596 | 76.55% |
| 1989 | 214 | 25,837 mi | 796 | 76.58% |
| 1988 | 137 | 27,452 mi | 231 | 70.13% |
ER250-B3 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ER250-B3?
Across 568 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (12.3% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (10.9% of all recorded faults), suspension (7.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ER250-B3?
The median Kawasaki ER250-B3 in the UK has covered 23,846 miles, and typically rides about 603 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 18,339 and 28,596 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ER250-B3 reliable?
74.86% of Kawasaki ER250-B3 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.19 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 568 Kawasaki ER250-B3 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.