Kawasaki KH250
Real ownership data from 486 UK KH250 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KH250 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 13.7% |
| Brakes | fail | 7.6% |
| Tyres | fail | 5% |
| Other | fail | 4.8% |
| Suspension | fail | 2.9% |
| Wheels | fail | 2.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.4% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 2.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
KH250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 8 | 15,614 mi | 67 | 93.33% |
| 1982 | 26 | 16,548 mi | 107 | 88.39% |
| 1981 | 17 | 16,290 mi | 110 | 86.67% |
| 1980 | 56 | 19,547 mi | 139 | 88.65% |
| 1979 | 70 | 17,510 mi | 172 | 83.6% |
| 1978 | 83 | 15,589 mi | 74 | 86.04% |
| 1977 | 88 | 19,918 mi | 127 | 89.28% |
| 1976 | 91 | 16,888 mi | 159 | 88.79% |
| 1975 | 18 | 22,786 mi | 138 | 89.61% |
KH250 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KH250?
Across 486 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (13.7% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.6% of all recorded faults), tyres (5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KH250?
The median Kawasaki KH250 in the UK has covered 16,979 miles, and typically rides about 120 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 10,647 and 23,024 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KH250 reliable?
87.69% of Kawasaki KH250 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.55 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 486 Kawasaki KH250 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.