Kawasaki KLX
Real ownership data from 602 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 11.6% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 4.5% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 4.4% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 3.3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3% |
| Other | fail | 2.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.4% |
| Wheels | major | 0.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
KLX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8 | 9,528 mi | 1,430 | 73.33% |
| 2017 | 65 | 8,196 mi | 1,135 | 73.01% |
| 2016 | 141 | 6,817 mi | 626 | 79.13% |
| 2015 | 111 | 6,320 mi | 479 | 82.09% |
| 2014 | 68 | 7,906 mi | 714 | 79.18% |
| 2013 | 27 | 5,112 mi | 853 | 76.19% |
| 2012 | 17 | 9,910 mi | 728 | 75% |
| 2011 | 22 | 7,119 mi | 548 | 80% |
| 2010 | 23 | 5,516 mi | 1,104 | 70.75% |
| 2009 | 15 | 3,141 mi | 348 | 87.38% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1,160 mi | 752 | 73.53% |
| 2003 | 15 | 4,680 mi | 233 | 74.76% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2,042 mi | 103 | 73.68% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2,718 mi | — | 72.97% |
| 2000 | 12 | 7,390 mi | 519 | 74.49% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4,644 mi | 250 | 83.87% |
| 1998 | 9 | 11,164 mi | 770 | 78.43% |
| 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 602 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (11.6% of all recorded faults), brakes (4.5% of all recorded faults), suspension (4.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KLX?
The median Kawasaki KLX in the UK has covered 6,342 miles, and typically rides about 582 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,100 and 11,376 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KLX reliable?
77.99% of Kawasaki KLX MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.33 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 602 Kawasaki KLX motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.