Kawasaki Versys
Real ownership data from 5,758 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | fail | 10.4% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 7.6% |
| Suspension | major | 6.6% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 6.6% |
| Fluid leaks | user entered | 4.3% |
| Frame and structure | major | 4.3% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 3.3% |
| Wheels | user entered | 2.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
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 | 156 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 196 | 2,818 mi | — | 100% |
| 2024 | 151 | 2,787 mi | — | 100% |
| 2023 | 241 | 5,177 mi | 2,972 | 94.92% |
| 2022 | 256 | 6,738 mi | 1,300 | 92.36% |
| 2021 | 289 | 8,527 mi | 1,561 | 91.5% |
| 2020 | 315 | 9,821 mi | 1,439 | 90.17% |
| 2019 | 410 | 10,897 mi | 1,464 | 92.73% |
| 2018 | 337 | 13,451 mi | 1,610 | 89.92% |
| 2017 | 416 | 15,092 mi | 1,454 | 92.08% |
| 2016 | 55 | 15,383 mi | 1,148 | 89.9% |
| 2015 | 78 | 14,047 mi | 1,203 | 90.77% |
| 2014 | 37 | 13,804 mi | 1,104 | 87.21% |
| 2013 | 140 | 21,518 mi | 1,665 | 87.4% |
| 2012 | 286 | 21,059 mi | 1,418 | 89.13% |
| 2011 | 319 | 22,955 mi | 1,566 | 86.47% |
| 2010 | 540 | 22,630 mi | 1,531 | 86.09% |
| 2009 | 481 | 24,590 mi | 1,518 | 84.97% |
| 2008 | 292 | 27,869 mi | 1,483 | 82.57% |
| 2007 | 692 | 25,887 mi | 1,459 | 83.7% |
Versys questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki Versys?
Across 5,758 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are electrical (10.4% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (7.6% of all recorded faults), suspension (6.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki Versys?
The median Kawasaki Versys in the UK has covered 17,372 miles, and typically rides about 1,492 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 9,159 and 28,474 miles.
Is the Kawasaki Versys reliable?
86.64% of Kawasaki Versys MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.01 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 5,758 Kawasaki Versys motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.