Kawasaki Z250-C2
Real ownership data from 299 UK Z250-C2 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Z250-C2 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | prs | 26.7% |
| Brakes | fail | 13.3% |
| Other | user entered | 6.7% |
| Tyres | user entered | 6.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
Z250-C2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 15 | 12,948 mi | — | 66.67% |
| 1983 | 135 | 32,777 mi | 2,043 | 63.64% |
| 1982 | 149 | 13,336 mi | 461 | 85.71% |
Z250-C2 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki Z250-C2?
Across 299 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (26.7% of all recorded faults), brakes (13.3% of all recorded faults), other (6.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki Z250-C2?
The median Kawasaki Z250-C2 in the UK has covered 19,658 miles, and typically rides about 1,252 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,992 and 31,131 miles.
Is the Kawasaki Z250-C2 reliable?
71.43% of Kawasaki Z250-C2 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.58 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 299 Kawasaki Z250-C2 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.