Kawasaki KDX250
Real ownership data from 68 UK KDX250 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KDX250 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Other | fail | 12.9% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 12.4% |
| Brakes | major | 6.6% |
| Suspension | fail | 4% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 3.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.8% |
| Tyres | fail | 2.1% |
| Wheels | major | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
KDX250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6 | 12,030 mi | 466 | 82.14% |
| 1999 | 6 | 11,600 mi | 51 | 87.18% |
| 1998 | 11 | 13,764 mi | 1,052 | 75.76% |
| 1992 | 5 | 14,963 mi | 1,196 | 92.86% |
| 1991 | 11 | 3,958 mi | 92 | 70% |
KDX250 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KDX250?
Across 68 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (12.9% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (12.4% of all recorded faults), brakes (6.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KDX250?
The median Kawasaki KDX250 in the UK has covered 9,221 miles, and typically rides about 524 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,233 and 15,282 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KDX250 reliable?
79% of Kawasaki KDX250 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.24 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 68 Kawasaki KDX250 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.