Kawasaki En Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Kawasaki En car check
Is the Kawasaki En reliable? We analysed 4,389 real MOT tests across 669 vehicles to find out.
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The Kawasaki En is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kawasaki En.
Kawasaki En Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kawasaki En. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kawasaki En MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kawasaki En to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kawasaki En Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Kawasaki En models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Kawasaki En Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kawasaki En owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kawasaki En MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kawasaki En year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 225 | 90.2% | 4,078 | 7,049 | 11,950 |
| 2016 | 2,055 | 89.8% | 3,766 | 7,106 | 12,526 |
| 2015 | 1,692 | 91.9% | 3,654 | 7,906 | 13,802 |
| 1995 | 59 | 83.1% | 12,296 | 16,441 | 20,027 |
| 1990 | 69 | 82.6% | 15,557 | 19,943 | 27,655 |
How Long Does a Kawasaki En Last?
Based on 669 Kawasaki En vehicles on UK roads.
Kawasaki En Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kawasaki En MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Kawasaki En
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.9% MOT pass rate from 1,692 tests
82.6% MOT pass rate from 69 tests
The best year to buy a used Kawasaki En is 2015, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.9% across 1,692 tests. The 1990 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Kawasaki En Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki En THIS CAR | 90.1% | 4,389 | 7,938 mi | 11 yrs |
| Kawasaki ZX-6R | 81.7% | 204,826 | 19,965 mi | 31 yrs |
| Kawasaki ZX-9R | 83.7% | 103,150 | 22,736 mi | 32 yrs |
| Kawasaki ER5 | 81.2% | 65,763 | 22,023 mi | 30 yrs |
| Lancia Thema | 69.6% | 2,292 | 114,309 mi | 40 yrs |
Compared to the Kawasaki ZX-6R (81.7% pass rate) and the Kawasaki ZX-9R (83.7% pass rate), the Kawasaki En outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Kawasaki EnShould you buy a used Kawasaki En?
The Kawasaki En has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.1% across 4,389 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Kawasaki En with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Kawasaki En owner drives around 712 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Kawasaki En models stay on UK roads for around 11 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.