Kawasaki Er 650 A6s (2006)
2006 Kawasaki Er 650 A6s
CarHunch analysed 281 real MOT records for the 2006 Kawasaki Er 650 A6s. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2006 Kawasaki ER-6 falls short of the UK average with a 71.4% first-time pass rate versus 80%, suggesting these bikes are more prone to MOT issues than typical motorcycles. Roughly 1 in 7 have had dangerous defects recorded, which isn't alarming but worth factoring into your inspection checklist.
The median mileage of just 14,082 miles is low for an 18-year-old bike, indicating many are lightly used or garage-kept—good news for mechanical freshness. With an average of 1.4 failures per vehicle and 6 advisories, these failures tend to cluster around wear items and minor systems rather than structural problems, so budget for routine maintenance but don't expect fundamental engineering issues. Before buying, ask the seller for full service history and insist on a pre-purchase inspection focusing on brake wear, chain condition, and any welding repairs on the frame.
What to check before buying a 2006 Kawasaki Er 650 A6s
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 275 | 70.8% | 1.42 |
| Other (2%) | 6 | 97.6% | 0.17 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Kawasaki Er 650 A6s 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 2006 Kawasaki Er 650 A6s vehicles fall between 7,934 and 20,941 miles.
2006 Kawasaki Er 650 A6s — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 70 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (49% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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