Kawasaki KL250-D6
Real ownership data from 54 UK KL250-D6 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KL250-D6 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 32.4% |
| Brakes | major | 14.7% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 11.8% |
| Controls and cables | major | 8.8% |
| Tyres | fail | 5.9% |
| Other | fail | 2.9% |
| Frame and structure | fail | 2.9% |
| Wheels | prs | 2.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
KL250-D6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 11 | — | — | — |
| 1990 | 29 | 20,292 mi | 759 | 58.82% |
| 1989 | 6 | — | — | — |
KL250-D6 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KL250-D6?
Across 54 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (32.4% of all recorded faults), brakes (14.7% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (11.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KL250-D6?
The median Kawasaki KL250-D6 in the UK has covered 12,967 miles, and typically rides about 759 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,324 and 20,399 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KL250-D6 reliable?
53.57% of Kawasaki KL250-D6 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.92 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 54 Kawasaki KL250-D6 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.