Kawasaki KMX
Real ownership data from 69 UK KMX motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KMX problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 15.9% |
| Brakes | major | 7.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 5.2% |
| Other | fail | 4.5% |
| Suspension | major | 4.3% |
| Tyres | fail | 2.9% |
| Wheels | fail | 2.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
KMX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 | 15,573 mi | 1,120 | 55.56% |
| 1996 | 7 | 22,328 mi | 620 | 54.84% |
| 1990 | 9 | 18,473 mi | 434 | 62.22% |
| 1989 | 24 | 18,464 mi | 176 | 71.31% |
KMX questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KMX?
Across 69 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (15.9% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.3% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (5.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KMX?
The median Kawasaki KMX in the UK has covered 18,274 miles, and typically rides about 426 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 13,340 and 24,739 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KMX reliable?
65.69% of Kawasaki KMX MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 2.43 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 69 Kawasaki KMX motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.