Kawasaki Er 250 B2 (1985)
1985 Kawasaki Er 250 B2
CarHunch analysed 264 real MOT records for the 1985 Kawasaki Er 250 B2. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1985 Kawasaki ER 250-B2 is in dire condition: just 2% of tested examples pass their MOT on the first attempt, compared to the UK average of 80%. The petrol variant's 1.6% pass rate confirms the issue is universal across the model, and thankfully no vehicles in this cohort have recorded dangerous defects—but the extreme failure rate signals these bikes are either heavily used, neglected, or both.
The median mileage of 30,661 is actually reasonable for a nearly 40-year-old motorcycle, yet the near-total MOT failure rate tells you these machines demand serious restoration or mechanical expertise before road use. If you're considering one, treat the purchase price as the start of a rebuild budget, not the end of your spending—this isn't a ride-home bike.
What to check before buying a 1985 Kawasaki Er 250 B2
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 263 | 1.6% | 0.03 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1985 Kawasaki Er 250 B2 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 1985 Kawasaki Er 250 B2 vehicles fall between 18,399 and 31,388 miles.
MOT History Averages
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