Kawasaki KLX250-B1
Real ownership data from 57 UK KLX250-B1 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KLX250-B1 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 17.1% |
| Suspension | major | 12.2% |
| Tyres | fail | 7.3% |
| Electrical | fail | 4.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 4.9% |
| Other | fail | 4.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.4% |
| Brakes | prs | 2.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
KLX250-B1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 8 | 26,367 mi | — | 50% |
| 1983 | 13 | — | — | — |
| 1982 | 21 | 1,002 mi | — | 66.67% |
KLX250-B1 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KLX250-B1?
Across 57 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (17.1% of all recorded faults), suspension (12.2% of all recorded faults), tyres (7.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KLX250-B1?
The median Kawasaki KLX250-B1 in the UK has covered 1,392 miles. Half of all examples fall between 1,002 and 26,367 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KLX250-B1 reliable?
67.5% of Kawasaki KLX250-B1 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.82 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 57 Kawasaki KLX250-B1 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.