Kawasaki KX450F
Real ownership data from 53 UK KX450F motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KX450F problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Other | major | 7.8% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 5% |
| Electrical | major | 3.2% |
| Tyres | major | 3% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 2.7% |
| Suspension | major | 2.5% |
| Brakes | major | 1.8% |
| Wheels | major | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is other.
KX450F 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 | 8 | 63 mi | — | 88.24% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1,803 mi | 395 | 90% |
| 2011 | 5 | 214 mi | — | 86.67% |
| 2010 | 7 | 752 mi | 117 | 91.67% |
| 2009 | 6 | 206 mi | 8 | 79.31% |
KX450F questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KX450F?
Across 53 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (7.8% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (5% of all recorded faults), electrical (3.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KX450F?
The median Kawasaki KX450F in the UK has covered 207 miles, and typically rides about 11 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 25 and 599 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KX450F reliable?
85.28% of Kawasaki KX450F MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.97 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 53 Kawasaki KX450F motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.