Kawasaki Klx (2016)
2016 Kawasaki Klx
CarHunch analysed 141 real MOT records for the 2016 Kawasaki Klx. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Kawasaki KLX passes its MOT on first attempt 82.9% of the time, slightly better than the UK average of 80%, though a concerning 21.3% of these bikes have recorded at least one dangerous defect—well above acceptable. This suggests that while most examples are reasonably solid, serious safety issues pop up frequently enough that a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic is essential.
Most KLX bikes in this cohort sit at just under 5,000 miles on the odometer, which is unusually low for a 2016 model and suggests many are leisure or hobby machines rather than daily runners. When failures do occur, they average 0.89 per vehicle with 3.6 advisories, pointing to wear and corrosion typical of intermittently-ridden bikes; before you buy, insist on a full service history and have any standing defects properly rectified rather than brushed over.
What to check before buying a 2016 Kawasaki Klx
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.
- ⚠️ 21.3% 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Kawasaki Klx 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 Klx vehicles fall between 2,567 and 8,941 miles.
2016 Kawasaki Klx — Still on the Road
53 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 57% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Kawasaki Klx
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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31.1%
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
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25.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.6%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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19.1%
Rear reflector missing
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19.1%
Drive chain slightly loose
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14.8%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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13.9%
Front Brake binding but not excessively
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13.4%
Exhaust noisy
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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