Kawasaki Kr250 B2 (1990)
1990 Kawasaki Kr250 B2
CarHunch analysed 168 real MOT records for the 1990 Kawasaki Kr250 B2. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1990 Kawasaki KR250-B2 is in deep trouble on the MOT—a 10% first-time pass rate sits catastrophically below the 80% UK average, meaning nine out of ten fail their first attempt. The silver lining is that dangerous defects are absent from the dataset, so failures appear to be fixable rather than safety-critical.
With a median mileage of 22,702 km for a 34-year-old bike, these are genuinely low-mileage survivors, yet they're still racking up defects at nearly every test. The low failure and advisory counts (0.05 and 0.1 per vehicle respectively) suggest the issues aren't catastrophic, but the pattern points to age-related deterioration—seals, wiring, exhaust systems, and fuel components likely need attention on nearly every example. If you're considering one, budget heavily for a pre-purchase inspection and assume £500–£1,000 in remedial work before it passes MOT.
What to check before buying a 1990 Kawasaki Kr250 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 1990 Kawasaki Kr250 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 1990 Kawasaki Kr250 B2 vehicles fall between 15,425 and 27,208 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1990 Kawasaki Kr250 B2
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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23.1%
Front Brake binding but not excessively
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23.1%
No lights fitted at time of test
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15.4%
Headlamp aim too high
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15.4%
Clutch lever shortened.
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15.4%
Drive chain slightly loose
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15.4%
Rear brake reaches MOT standard but not upper usual standard for model
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15.4%
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user
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7.7%
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1990. Counts include advisories and failures.
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