Kawasaki Er 650 Eds Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kawasaki Er 650 Eds reliable? We analysed 1,065 real MOT tests across 137 vehicles to find out.
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The Kawasaki Er 650 Eds is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kawasaki Er 650 Eds.
Kawasaki Er 650 Eds Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kawasaki Er 650 Eds. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kawasaki Er 650 Eds MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kawasaki Er 650 Eds to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kawasaki Er 650 Eds Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Kawasaki Er 650 Eds fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Kawasaki Er 650 Eds Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Kawasaki Er 650 Eds models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Kawasaki Er 650 Eds Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kawasaki Er 650 Eds owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kawasaki Er 650 Eds MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kawasaki Er 650 Eds year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,009 | 87.5% | 6,089 | 12,387 | 21,139 |
How Long Does a Kawasaki Er 650 Eds Last?
Based on 137 Kawasaki Er 650 Eds vehicles on UK roads.
Kawasaki Er 650 Eds Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kawasaki Er 650 Eds 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 Er 650 Eds
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.5% MOT pass rate from 1,009 tests
The best year to buy a used Kawasaki Er 650 Eds is 2013, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.5% across 1,009 tests.
How Does the Kawasaki Er 650 Eds Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki Er 650 Eds THIS CAR | 87.8% | 1,065 | 12,532 mi | 13 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 |
| Honda Cb 500 Fa-k | 94% | 2,080 | 6,736 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Kawasaki ZX-6R (81.7% pass rate) and the Kawasaki ZX-9R (83.7% pass rate), the Kawasaki Er 650 Eds outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Kawasaki Er 650 EdsShould you buy a used Kawasaki Er 650 Eds?
The Kawasaki Er 650 Eds has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.8% across 1,065 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm with 4 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
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 Er 650 Eds 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 Er 650 Eds owner drives around 1,039 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 Er 650 Eds models stay on UK roads for around 13 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.