Kawasaki KDX 220
Real ownership data from 142 UK KDX 220 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KDX 220 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 12.4% |
| Other | major | 12.2% |
| Brakes | fail | 8.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 7.9% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 6.9% |
| Wheels | major | 4.7% |
| Suspension | major | 2.7% |
| Tyres | major | 2.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is wheels.
KDX 220 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 12 | 1,465 mi | 296 | 81.33% |
| 2003 | 31 | 2,002 mi | 201 | 84% |
| 2002 | 27 | 2,652 mi | 190 | 76.8% |
| 2001 | 10 | 1,578 mi | 120 | 75.47% |
| 2000 | 25 | 3,381 mi | 190 | 80.29% |
| 1999 | 19 | 3,539 mi | 46 | 72.63% |
KDX 220 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KDX 220?
Across 142 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (12.4% of all recorded faults), other (12.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KDX 220?
The median Kawasaki KDX 220 in the UK has covered 2,720 miles, and typically rides about 156 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 615 and 5,935 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KDX 220 reliable?
80.41% of Kawasaki KDX 220 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.44 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 142 Kawasaki KDX 220 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.