Kawasaki KL 250-D2
Real ownership data from 200 UK KL 250-D2 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KL 250-D2 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 31.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 12.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | user entered | 12.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 12.5% |
| Other | prs | 6.3% |
| Wheels | fail | 6.3% |
| Suspension | fail | 6.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
KL 250-D2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 75 | 8,829 mi | 38 | 100% |
| 1985 | 92 | 22,265 mi | 306 | 42.86% |
| 1984 | 26 | 53,891 mi | 582 | 62.5% |
KL 250-D2 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KL 250-D2?
Across 200 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (31.3% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (12.5% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (12.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KL 250-D2?
The median Kawasaki KL 250-D2 in the UK has covered 18,668 miles, and typically rides about 244 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 15,749 and 32,379 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KL 250-D2 reliable?
65.22% of Kawasaki KL 250-D2 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.53 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 200 Kawasaki KL 250-D2 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.