Kawasaki ZXR250
Real ownership data from 53 UK ZXR250 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZXR250 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 11.5% |
| Brakes | major | 7.4% |
| Tyres | fail | 5% |
| Suspension | fail | 4.7% |
| Other | fail | 4.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.4% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 2.1% |
| Controls and cables | major | 1.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
ZXR250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 | 11,858 mi | — | 76% |
| 1997 | 7 | 11,676 mi | 666 | 85% |
| 1996 | 8 | 21,156 mi | 1,008 | 73.68% |
| 1989 | 7 | 18,521 mi | 643 | 78.95% |
ZXR250 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZXR250?
Across 53 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (11.5% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.4% of all recorded faults), tyres (5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZXR250?
The median Kawasaki ZXR250 in the UK has covered 18,929 miles, and typically rides about 976 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,223 and 26,773 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZXR250 reliable?
74.43% of Kawasaki ZXR250 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.28 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 53 Kawasaki ZXR250 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.