KAWASAKI KDX 200-A2

198cc Petrol Class 1

82.8%

first-time pass rate

12.9%

failed outright

2,613

median miles at test

MOT tests, 2005–2025

What fails on a KDX 200-A2

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
tyres and wheels	9	24.3
lighting and signalling	8	21.6
steering and suspension	8	21.6
brakes	4	10.8
reg plates and vin	2	5.4
suspension	2	5.4
fuel and exhaust	1	2.7
structure and attachments	1	2.7
audible warning (Horn)	1	2.7
tyres	1	2.7

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the KDX 200-A2 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YP250, YAMAHA WR250F, HONDA XR250).

YAMAHA YP250 82.5% pass · 12.4k tests YAMAHA WR250F 78.0% pass · 10.5k tests HONDA XR250 78.8% pass · 9,277 tests HONDA CBF250 84.9% pass · 7,536 tests

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 KDX 200-A2.