Model report · 2005–2025
KAWASAKI KR250
249cc
Petrol
Class 2
88.2%
first-time pass rate
5.9%
failed outright
12,314
median miles at test
68
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a KR250
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
4 | 33.3 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
4 | 33.3 |
| steering and suspension |
|
2 | 16.7 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 8.3 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 8.3 |
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 KR250 beats 4 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 KR250.