Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 Kawasaki Er 650 A6s?

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 2006 Kawasaki Er 650 A6s?

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 2006 Kawasaki Er 650 A6s?

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 2006 Kawasaki Er 650 A6s reliable?

Based on MOT data from 281 vehicles, the 2006 Kawasaki Er 650 A6s has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.8%, 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 2006 Kawasaki Er 650 A6s?

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 Er 650 A6s (2006)

281 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.8% first-time pass rate

2006 Kawasaki Er 650 A6s

CarHunch analysed 281 real MOT records for the 2006 Kawasaki Er 650 A6s. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2006 Kawasaki Er 650 A6s — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

86.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

14.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.4

Over 9.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 8k–21k

For context

These stats describe 281 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 281 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 14.6% 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 (98%)	275	86.6%	1.42

Colour Breakdown

Based on 337 Kawasaki Er 650 A6s vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 35.3%

119

Silver 33.5%

113

Yellow 28.2%

White 1.5%

Green 1.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Kawasaki Er 650 A6s 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.

14,082

typical

7,934

low mileage

20,941

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Kawasaki Er 650 A6s vehicles fall between 7,934 and 20,941 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,934 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.

✓ 7,934–20,941 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Kawasaki Er 650 A6ss sit.

⚠ Over 28,270 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2006 Kawasaki Er 650 A6s — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 49% of 2006 Kawasaki Er 650 A6ss are still active.

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.
* 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

9.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.4

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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