Kawasaki Bx (2016)
2016 Kawasaki Bx
CarHunch analysed 107 real MOT records for the 2016 Kawasaki Bx. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Kawasaki BX passes its MOT first time in 91.4% of cases, well above the UK average of 80%, suggesting these machines are fundamentally sound and well-maintained. Only 15.9% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuring for a motorcycle of this age.
These bikes typically show just 4,311 miles on the clock at test time—low for an eight-year-old machine—which explains why advisories (averaging 1.9 per vehicle) tend to be minor wear items rather than structural concerns. If you're buying one, check the service history carefully, as low mileage can indicate either careful use or long periods of storage; have a pre-purchase inspection focus on fuel system condition and brake fluid condition, which often suffer in idle machines.
What to check before buying a 2016 Kawasaki Bx
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Kawasaki Bx vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Kawasaki Bx vehicles fall between 2,360 and 8,045 miles.
2016 Kawasaki Bx — Still on the Road
50 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 62% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Kawasaki Bx
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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37%
Exhaust noisy
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22%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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21%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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19%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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18%
Drive chain slightly loose
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13%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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10%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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8%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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