Kawasaki GPX250R
Real ownership data from 206 UK GPX250R motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GPX250R problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 8.7% |
| Suspension | major | 6.1% |
| Other | fail | 4.4% |
| Tyres | fail | 3.9% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 3.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 3.6% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 3.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
GPX250R 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 | 16,232 mi | 329 | 82.61% |
| 1997 | 6 | 19,223 mi | 434 | 89.8% |
| 1996 | 32 | 23,550 mi | 1,022 | 80.18% |
| 1995 | 29 | 21,509 mi | 665 | 71.76% |
| 1994 | 39 | 21,855 mi | 626 | 79.67% |
| 1991 | 10 | 31,082 mi | 362 | 86.21% |
| 1990 | 16 | 25,864 mi | 417 | 79.38% |
| 1989 | 30 | 25,565 mi | 209 | 75.23% |
| 1988 | 16 | 31,872 mi | 203 | 70.73% |
GPX250R questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki GPX250R?
Across 206 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (8.7% of all recorded faults), suspension (6.1% of all recorded faults), other (4.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki GPX250R?
The median Kawasaki GPX250R in the UK has covered 22,904 miles, and typically rides about 555 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 15,610 and 31,814 miles.
Is the Kawasaki GPX250R reliable?
78.48% of Kawasaki GPX250R MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.97 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 206 Kawasaki GPX250R motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.