Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Kawasaki Ej 800 Abf?

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 2011 Kawasaki Ej 800 Abf?

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 2011 Kawasaki Ej 800 Abf?

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.

Is the 2011 Kawasaki Ej 800 Abf reliable?

Based on MOT data from 174 vehicles, the 2011 Kawasaki Ej 800 Abf has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2011 Kawasaki Ej 800 Abf?

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 Ej 800 Abf (2011)

174 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.3% first-time pass rate

2011 Kawasaki Ej 800 Abf

CarHunch analysed 174 real MOT records for the 2011 Kawasaki Ej 800 Abf. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2011 Kawasaki EJ 800 ABF passes its MOT at 79.7%, essentially matching the UK average of 80%, so reliability is broadly typical for a motorcycle of this age—though only 5.8% have ever suffered a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. At a median mileage of 7,525 for a 13-year-old machine, these are relatively low-mileage examples, suggesting they've been stored or used sparingly rather than ridden hard.

When failures do occur, they're minor: the average bike racks up 0.55 failures and 1.4 advisories per test, pointing to age-related wear rather than fundamental design issues. If you're considering one, check the service history carefully and budget for routine maintenance items like fluids and belts, but don't expect major structural problems on examples that have been kept dry and serviced.

We have limited data for the 2011 Kawasaki Ej 800 Abf — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

94.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.55

Over 8.3 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–12k

For context

These stats describe 174 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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Based on MOT data from 174 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (97%)	168	94.1%	0.57

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Kawasaki Ej 800 Abf 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.

7,525

typical

4,014

low mileage

12,050

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Kawasaki Ej 800 Abf vehicles fall between 4,014 and 12,050 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,014 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.

✓ 4,014–12,050 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Kawasaki Ej 800 Abfs sit.

⚠ Over 16,267 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Kawasaki Ej 800 Abf — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 67% of 2011 Kawasaki Ej 800 Abfs are still active.

87 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* 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

8.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.55

Avg failures per vehicle

1.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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