Kawasaki Ex 250 K9f (2009)
2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9f
CarHunch analysed 240 real MOT records for the 2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9f. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2009 Kawasaki EX 250 is noticeably less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 69.8% against the national 80%, and one in five have recorded a dangerous defect—a genuine safety concern for a prospective buyer. The petrol model's 69% pass rate confirms this isn't a fuel-type issue but a model-wide pattern.
These bikes are running around 11,250 miles on average for their age, which is reasonable, but they're accumulating 1.55 failures and nearly five advisory faults per test, suggesting wear and maintenance issues compound quickly. If you're considering one, budget for immediate inspection by a qualified motorcycle technician and factor in regular upkeep—this isn't a set-and-forget commuter bike.
What to check before buying a 2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9f
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.
- ⚠️ 20.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (96%) | 231 | 69% | 1.6 |
| Other (4%) | 9 | 90.7% | 0.44 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9f 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 2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9f vehicles fall between 5,771 and 15,343 miles.
2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9f — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 63 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (43% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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