Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Kawasaki Bx?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Kawasaki Bx?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Kawasaki Bx?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2016 Kawasaki Bx reliable?

Based on MOT data from 107 vehicles, the 2016 Kawasaki Bx has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Kawasaki Bx?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Kawasaki Bx are: Exhaust noisy (37% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (22% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (21% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Kawasaki Bx?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Kawasaki Bx (2016)

107 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.4% first-time pass rate

2016 Kawasaki Bx

CarHunch analysed 107 real MOT records for the 2016 Kawasaki Bx. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2016 Kawasaki Bx — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

15.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.5

Over 4.8 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 2k–8k

For context

These stats describe 107 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 107 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 37%

Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 22%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 19%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 18%

Drive chain slightly loose · Headlamp aim too low · Headlamp lens slightly defective

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 10%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Drive chain excessively loose · Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Suspension & steering 6%

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Based on MOT data from 107 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Kawasaki Bx vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

4,311

typical

2,360

low mileage

8,045

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Kawasaki Bx vehicles fall between 2,360 and 8,045 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 2,360 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 2,360–8,045 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Kawasaki Bxs sit.

⚠ Over 10,860 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Kawasaki Bx — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 62% of 2016 Kawasaki Bxs are still active.

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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

4.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.5

Avg failures per vehicle

1.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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