KAWASAKI ER250-B3
Pass rate over time
The ER250-B3's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2006 (76.6% → 75.8%).
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage ER250-B3 passes first time 79.5% of the time; by 30k that's 65.9%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a ER250-B3
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering and suspension |
|
47 | 28.1 |
| brakes |
|
41 | 24.6 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
41 | 24.6 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
15 | 9 |
| drive system |
|
6 | 3.6 |
| driving controls |
|
5 | 3 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
5 | 3 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 1.8 |
| body and structure |
|
3 | 1.8 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 0.6 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the ER250-B3 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YP250, YAMAHA WR250F, HONDA XR250).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the ER250-B3.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1989 (75.2% pass). Weakest: 1988 (66.7%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.