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

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 Klx?

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 Klx?

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 2016 Kawasaki Klx vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

21% 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 2016 Kawasaki Klx reliable?

Based on MOT data from 141 vehicles, the 2016 Kawasaki Klx has a first-time MOT pass rate of 82.9%, 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 Klx?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Kawasaki Klx are: Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (31.1% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (25.4% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (20.6% 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 Klx?

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 Klx (2016)

141 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.9% first-time pass rate

2016 Kawasaki Klx

CarHunch analysed 141 real MOT records for the 2016 Kawasaki Klx. 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 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.

We have limited data for the 2016 Kawasaki Klx — 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

82.9%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

21.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.89

Over 5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–9k

For context

These stats describe 141 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 141 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 31.1%

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play · Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play · Front Wheel bearing has slight play

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

Tyre wear 25.4%

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 19.1%

Drive chain slightly loose · Rear reflector missing · Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim

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

Other issues 14.8%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Brake wear 13.9%

Front Brake binding but not excessively · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake binding but not excessively · …

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

Exhaust & emissions 13.4%

Exhaust noisy

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Based on MOT data from 141 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 21.3% 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 Klx 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.

4,953

typical

2,567

low mileage

8,941

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Kawasaki Klx vehicles fall between 2,567 and 8,941 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 2,567 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.

✓ 2,567–8,941 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Kawasaki Klxs sit.

⚠ Over 12,070 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 Klx — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 57% of 2016 Kawasaki Klxs are still active.

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.
* 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

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.89

Avg failures per vehicle

3.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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