Kawasaki KL250-D16
Real ownership data from 54 UK KL250-D16 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KL250-D16 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 10.7% |
| Brakes | fail | 7.8% |
| Tyres | major | 3.7% |
| Electrical | major | 2.9% |
| Other | major | 2.5% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 2.1% |
| Suspension | fail | 2.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | user entered | 1.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
KL250-D16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 25 | 9,416 mi | 286 | 83% |
| 1999 | 29 | 17,042 mi | 626 | 82.89% |
KL250-D16 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KL250-D16?
Across 54 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (10.7% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.8% of all recorded faults), tyres (3.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KL250-D16?
The median Kawasaki KL250-D16 in the UK has covered 13,839 miles, and typically rides about 332 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,924 and 23,205 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KL250-D16 reliable?
82.94% of Kawasaki KL250-D16 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.86 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 54 Kawasaki KL250-D16 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.