Kawasaki Ex250
MotorcycleFrom 244 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 8 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 8 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 6 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 5 |
| a transmission belt or chain excessively tight | 4 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 3 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 3 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| brake calliper or cylinder leaking and braking performance affected | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 21.1% of Ex250 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £64.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 78.2% | a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ex250s tested had between 9,578 and 25,471 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 15,256 median miles, the Ex250 has 0.153 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Kawasaki models
| Kawasaki Zx-6R | 81.3% |
| Kawasaki Zx | 90.4% |
| Kawasaki Zx-9R | 83.8% |
| Kawasaki Unclassified | 80.2% |
| Kawasaki Zr | 87.3% |
Common questions
What is the Kawasaki Ex250 MOT pass rate?
The Kawasaki Ex250 has a 76.6% MOT pass rate based on 244 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kawasaki Ex250?
The most common MOT failure on the Kawasaki Ex250 is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Kawasaki Ex250 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kawasaki Ex250 is 15,256 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,578 and 25,471 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.