KAWASAKI KDX220
Pass rate over time
The KDX220's first-time pass rate has risen 13.2 points since 2006, 66.2% to 79.4%.
What fails on a KDX220
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
142 | 39.7 | 1.9× |
| steering and suspension |
|
51 | 14.2 | 1.5× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
50 | 14 | 1.8× |
| brakes |
|
45 | 12.6 | 0.9× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
23 | 6.4 | 0.6× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
22 | 6.1 | 3.3× |
| drive system |
|
8 | 2.2 | 1.1× |
| suspension |
|
8 | 2.2 | 0.9× |
| tyres |
|
5 | 1.4 | 0.6× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
4 | 1.1 | 1.9× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the KDX220 beats 2 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 KDX220.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2004 (84.2% pass). Weakest: 1999 (71.6%).
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.
KAWASAKI KDX220 FAQ
Is the KAWASAKI KDX220 reliable?
The KAWASAKI KDX220 is less reliable than average for its class: 79.7% of its 905 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3647 of 5426 models.
What does a KDX220 fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 40% of all defects recorded against failed KDX220 tests.
What is the best year of KDX220 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2004-registered examples do best (84.2%) and 1999 worst (71.6%). Condition and history still trump the year.