Kawasaki KR250-B2
Real ownership data from 205 UK KR250-B2 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KR250-B2 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 13.8% |
| Other | user entered | 10.3% |
| Brakes | fail | 8.6% |
| Suspension | fail | 6.9% |
| Electrical | fail | 5.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 3.5% |
| Controls and cables | user entered | 3.4% |
| Tyres | user entered | 1.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
KR250-B2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7 | 31,053 mi | — | 100% |
| 1990 | 167 | 22,864 mi | 55 | 89.19% |
| 1989 | 23 | 23,161 mi | — | 100% |
KR250-B2 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KR250-B2?
Across 205 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (13.8% of all recorded faults), other (10.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KR250-B2?
The median Kawasaki KR250-B2 in the UK has covered 22,876 miles, and typically rides about 55 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,480 and 27,379 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KR250-B2 reliable?
90.36% of Kawasaki KR250-B2 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.67 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 205 Kawasaki KR250-B2 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.