Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Kawasaki Ex250?

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 2009 Kawasaki Ex250?

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 2009 Kawasaki Ex250?

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.

How many 2009 Kawasaki Ex250 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

34% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2009 Kawasaki Ex250 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 173 vehicles, the 2009 Kawasaki Ex250 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 81.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2009 Kawasaki Ex250?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2009 Kawasaki Ex250 are: Exhaust noisy (53.9% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (41.9% of vehicles), Drive chain slightly loose (30.7% 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 2009 Kawasaki Ex250?

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 Ex250 (2009)

173 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.8% first-time pass rate

2009 Kawasaki Ex250

CarHunch analysed 173 real MOT records for the 2009 Kawasaki Ex250. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2009 Kawasaki EX250 passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 81.8%, but a concerning 34.1% of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above acceptable safety thresholds for a buyer considering one. This is a red flag that suggests structural, brake, or electrical issues are more common in this cohort than you'd want in a secondhand purchase.

At just over 10,000 miles median mileage, these bikes have been ridden lightly for their age, yet they still average nearly 2 failures per test and 6.2 advisories, pointing to wear in consumables like brake pads, chains, and tyres rather than catastrophic engine problems. Before buying, have any candidate inspected by a Kawasaki specialist with particular attention to the brake system and frame integrity, given how often dangerous defects appear in this model year.

We have limited data for the 2009 Kawasaki Ex250 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

81.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

34.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.92

Over 9.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 6k–17k

For context

These stats describe 173 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 173 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 53.9%

Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 41.9%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

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

Lighting 30.7%

Drive chain slightly loose · Headlamp aim too high · Rear reflector on motorcycle missing

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

Other issues 22.8%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

Brake wear 13.1%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · …

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

Suspension & steering 10.1%

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff · Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion · Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

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 2009.

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Based on MOT data from 173 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 34.1% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Kawasaki Ex250 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.

10,007

typical

6,097

low mileage

16,590

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Kawasaki Ex250 vehicles fall between 6,097 and 16,590 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,097 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.

✓ 6,097–16,590 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Kawasaki Ex250s sit.

⚠ Over 22,396 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Kawasaki Ex250 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 39% of 2009 Kawasaki Ex250s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 56 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (39% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* 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

9.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.92

Avg failures per vehicle

6.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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