Kawasaki Versys
Real ownership data from 5,731 UK Versys motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Versys problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Other | major | 21.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | prs | 15.3% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 9.9% |
| Wheels | fail | 5.7% |
| Tyres | major | 5.4% |
| Electrical | major | 3.7% |
| Frame and structure | dangerous | 2.6% |
| Fork seals | major | 2.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is frame and structure.
Versys mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 138 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 196 | 2,818 mi | — | 100% |
| 2024 | 150 | 2,787 mi | — | 100% |
| 2023 | 240 | 4,723 mi | 3,466 | 94% |
| 2022 | 253 | 6,770 mi | 1,292 | 92.25% |
| 2021 | 289 | 8,353 mi | 1,531 | 91.18% |
| 2020 | 314 | 9,456 mi | 1,386 | 90.17% |
| 2019 | 410 | 10,567 mi | 1,439 | 92.67% |
| 2018 | 337 | 13,451 mi | 1,612 | 89.95% |
| 2017 | 415 | 14,994 mi | 1,435 | 92.07% |
| 2016 | 56 | 15,816 mi | 1,225 | 90.57% |
| 2015 | 78 | 13,430 mi | 1,203 | 90.7% |
| 2014 | 37 | 13,804 mi | 1,104 | 87.21% |
| 2013 | 140 | 21,518 mi | 1,665 | 87.49% |
| 2012 | 285 | 21,116 mi | 1,420 | 89.17% |
| 2011 | 317 | 23,200 mi | 1,575 | 86.34% |
| 2010 | 540 | 22,630 mi | 1,531 | 86.17% |
| 2009 | 481 | 24,590 mi | 1,518 | 84.99% |
| 2008 | 292 | 27,461 mi | 1,540 | 82.55% |
| 2007 | 692 | 25,887 mi | 1,464 | 83.67% |
Versys questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki Versys?
Across 5,731 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (21.5% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (15.3% of all recorded faults), suspension (9.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki Versys?
The median Kawasaki Versys in the UK has covered 17,172 miles, and typically rides about 1,492 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 9,103 and 28,459 miles.
Is the Kawasaki Versys reliable?
86.6% of Kawasaki Versys MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.02 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 5,731 Kawasaki Versys motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.