Model report · 2005–2025
KAWASAKI NINJA 250R
249cc
Petrol
Class 2
70.8%
first-time pass rate
21.7%
failed outright
11,346
median miles at test
106
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a NINJA 250R
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
13 | 20 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
11 | 16.9 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
9 | 13.8 |
| steering and suspension |
|
7 | 10.8 |
| structure and attachments |
|
7 | 10.8 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
6 | 9.2 |
| suspension |
|
4 | 6.2 |
| tyres |
|
4 | 6.2 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 3.1 |
| steering |
|
2 | 3.1 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.