Kawasaki KL250-D5
Real ownership data from 121 UK KL250-D5 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KL250-D5 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 19.3% |
| Brakes | fail | 8.4% |
| Other | major | 6% |
| Controls and cables | major | 4.8% |
| Electrical | fail | 3.6% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 3.6% |
| Fluid leaks | user entered | 2.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 1.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is wheels.
KL250-D5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 35 | 22,118 mi | 219 | 89.58% |
| 1988 | 82 | 16,355 mi | 300 | 79.41% |
KL250-D5 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KL250-D5?
Across 121 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (19.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.4% of all recorded faults), other (6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KL250-D5?
The median Kawasaki KL250-D5 in the UK has covered 17,558 miles, and typically rides about 269 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 14,080 and 25,799 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KL250-D5 reliable?
85.37% of Kawasaki KL250-D5 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.94 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 121 Kawasaki KL250-D5 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.