Kawasaki KLX
Real ownership data from 608 UK KLX motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KLX problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 16.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 10.2% |
| Wheels | major | 9.9% |
| Lights and indicators | minor | 9% |
| Electrical | major | 5.7% |
| Tyres | fail | 5.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 5.1% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 4.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fluid leaks.
KLX mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8 | 9,528 mi | 1,430 | 73.33% |
| 2017 | 65 | 8,336 mi | 1,159 | 73.36% |
| 2016 | 141 | 6,817 mi | 607 | 79.51% |
| 2015 | 112 | 6,424 mi | 473 | 82.51% |
| 2014 | 68 | 7,906 mi | 644 | 79.57% |
| 2013 | 27 | 5,177 mi | 853 | 76.42% |
| 2012 | 17 | 9,910 mi | 742 | 75.51% |
| 2011 | 22 | 7,119 mi | 548 | 80% |
| 2010 | 24 | 5,813 mi | 1,104 | 71.3% |
| 2009 | 15 | 3,141 mi | 348 | 86.54% |
| 2007 | 7 | 1,228 mi | 752 | 75% |
| 2003 | 15 | 4,680 mi | 196 | 75% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2,042 mi | 103 | 73.68% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2,718 mi | — | 72.97% |
| 2000 | 12 | 7,390 mi | 526 | 74% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4,644 mi | 250 | 83.87% |
| 1998 | 9 | 11,164 mi | 770 | 76.92% |
| 1996 | 8 | 10,526 mi | 494 | 72.92% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6,499 mi | 89 | 72.5% |
| 1993 | 6 | 4,240 mi | 464 | 81.82% |
KLX questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KLX?
Across 608 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (16.6% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (10.2% of all recorded faults), wheels (9.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KLX?
The median Kawasaki KLX in the UK has covered 6,361 miles, and typically rides about 577 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,063 and 11,401 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KLX reliable?
78.26% of Kawasaki KLX MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.09 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 608 Kawasaki KLX motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.