Kawasaki KL 250-C2
Real ownership data from 110 UK KL 250-C2 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KL 250-C2 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 35.3% |
| Fork seals | user entered | 5.9% |
| Suspension | fail | 5.9% |
| Electrical | prs | 5.9% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 5.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 5.9% |
| Controls and cables | user entered | 5.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is corrosion.
KL 250-C2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 34 | — | — | — |
| 1984 | 66 | 13,277 mi | 212 | 92.86% |
KL 250-C2 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KL 250-C2?
Across 110 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (35.3% of all recorded faults), fork seals (5.9% of all recorded faults), suspension (5.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KL 250-C2?
The median Kawasaki KL 250-C2 in the UK has covered 14,574 miles, and typically rides about 212 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 13,277 and 20,286 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KL 250-C2 reliable?
78.95% of Kawasaki KL 250-C2 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.77 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 110 Kawasaki KL 250-C2 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.