Kawasaki KLX 250 SAF
Real ownership data from 83 UK KLX 250 SAF motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KLX 250 SAF problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 15.3% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 9.8% |
| Suspension | major | 2.1% |
| Other | major | 1.7% |
| Electrical | major | 1% |
| Tyres | major | 1% |
| Wheels | prs | 0.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 0.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
KLX 250 SAF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6 | 3,769 mi | 270 | 78.95% |
| 2012 | 26 | 5,176 mi | 353 | 84.94% |
| 2011 | 28 | 8,129 mi | 397 | 86.71% |
| 2010 | 23 | 5,432 mi | 376 | 94.16% |
KLX 250 SAF questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KLX 250 SAF?
Across 83 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (15.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.8% of all recorded faults), suspension (2.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KLX 250 SAF?
The median Kawasaki KLX 250 SAF in the UK has covered 5,764 miles, and typically rides about 348 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,336 and 12,126 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KLX 250 SAF reliable?
87.58% of Kawasaki KLX 250 SAF MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.52 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 83 Kawasaki KLX 250 SAF motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.