Kawasaki KL250-D8
Real ownership data from 256 UK KL250-D8 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KL250-D8 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 12.6% |
| Brakes | major | 6.5% |
| Tyres | fail | 5.4% |
| Other | major | 4.9% |
| Suspension | major | 3.7% |
| Wheels | fail | 3.4% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 2.9% |
| Electrical | fail | 2.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
KL250-D8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 6 | 8,722 mi | 432 | 91.89% |
| 1995 | 8 | 36,713 mi | 75 | 60% |
| 1994 | 36 | 19,203 mi | 358 | 74.67% |
| 1993 | 92 | 16,678 mi | 384 | 78.08% |
| 1992 | 77 | 19,998 mi | 480 | 74.22% |
| 1991 | 33 | 19,687 mi | 344 | 74.29% |
KL250-D8 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KL250-D8?
Across 256 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (12.6% of all recorded faults), brakes (6.5% of all recorded faults), tyres (5.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KL250-D8?
The median Kawasaki KL250-D8 in the UK has covered 17,334 miles, and typically rides about 359 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,272 and 29,074 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KL250-D8 reliable?
76.79% of Kawasaki KL250-D8 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.1 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 256 Kawasaki KL250-D8 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.