Kawasaki 250tr MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 39 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 30.8%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Kawasaki 250tr MOT Reliability Overview
The Kawasaki 250tr is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 39 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.2% and a failure rate of 30.8%, which is slightly above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Kawasaki 250tr earns a "Good" reliability rating. The average Kawasaki 250tr presents for MOT with approximately 18,824 miles on the clock.
The most common MOT failure for the Kawasaki 250tr is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, affecting 46.2% of all tests. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. The second most common issue is Motorcycle structure and attachments at 28.2%. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors rounds out the top three at 17.9%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 46.2% | 18 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 28.2% | 11 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 17.9% | 7 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 15.4% | 6 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 15.4% | 6 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Drive System | 10.3% | 4 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Brakes | 7.7% | 3 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin | 5.1% | 2 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Driving Controls | 5.1% | 2 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Steering | 5.1% | 2 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 18,824 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 24.52 | 46.2% | 18 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 14.98 | 28.2% | 11 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 9.54 | 17.9% | 7 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 8.17 | 15.4% | 6 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 8.17 | 15.4% | 6 |
| Motorcycle drive system | 5.45 | 10.3% | 4 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 4.09 | 7.7% | 3 |
| Motorcycle reg plates and vin | 2.72 | 5.1% | 2 |
| Motorcycle driving controls | 2.72 | 5.1% | 2 |
| Motorcycle steering | 2.72 | 5.1% | 2 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Kawasaki 250tr has 18,824 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Kawasaki 250tr has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 16.36% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Kawasaki 250tr MOT Data
The Kawasaki 250tr is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 39 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.2% and a failure rate of 30.8%, which is slightly above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Kawasaki 250tr owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle lighting and signalling and motorcycle structure and attachments for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific 250tr is likely to perform.
Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 46.2% of failures
Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 46.2% of MOT failures on the Kawasaki 250tr. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Motorcycle structure and attachments — 28.2% of failures
Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 28.2% of MOT failures on the Kawasaki 250tr. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 17.9% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 17.9% of MOT failures on the Kawasaki 250tr. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Kawasaki 250tr?
Based on 39 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Kawasaki 250tr has an overall pass rate of 69.2% (30.8% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Kawasaki 250tr?
The top 3 reasons a Kawasaki 250tr fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (46.2%), 2. Motorcycle structure and attachments (28.2%), 3. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (17.9%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Kawasaki 250tr reliable?
With a 30.8% MOT failure rate, the 250tr is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Kawasaki 250tr?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle lighting and signalling (46.2%); Motorcycle structure and attachments (28.2%); Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (17.9%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.