Kawasaki Z250-A3
Real ownership data from 242 UK Z250-A3 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Z250-A3 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 71.4% |
| Other | dangerous | 14.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is other.
Z250-A3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 11 | — | — | — |
| 1982 | 222 | 19,369 mi | 147 | 88.89% |
Z250-A3 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki Z250-A3?
Across 242 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (71.4% of all recorded faults), other (14.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki Z250-A3?
The median Kawasaki Z250-A3 in the UK has covered 19,369 miles, and typically rides about 147 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 19,048 and 22,594 miles.
Is the Kawasaki Z250-A3 reliable?
88.89% of Kawasaki Z250-A3 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.7 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 242 Kawasaki Z250-A3 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.