Kawasaki KLX 250 S9F
Real ownership data from 263 UK KLX 250 S9F motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KLX 250 S9F problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 11.1% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 6.4% |
| Other | major | 3.7% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 2.9% |
| Suspension | major | 1.8% |
| Wheels | major | 1.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.5% |
| Tyres | major | 1.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
KLX 250 S9F 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 10,142 mi | 413 | 100% |
| 2011 | 27 | 7,841 mi | 623 | 93.26% |
| 2010 | 75 | 8,856 mi | 540 | 85.69% |
| 2009 | 143 | 8,176 mi | 562 | 85.24% |
| 2008 | 9 | 7,933 mi | 185 | 85.51% |
KLX 250 S9F questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KLX 250 S9F?
Across 263 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (11.1% of all recorded faults), brakes (6.4% of all recorded faults), other (3.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KLX 250 S9F?
The median Kawasaki KLX 250 S9F in the UK has covered 8,176 miles, and typically rides about 534 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,292 and 14,003 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KLX 250 S9F reliable?
86.49% of Kawasaki KLX 250 S9F MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.68 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 263 Kawasaki KLX 250 S9F motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.