Kawasaki Er 650 C9f (2009)
2009 Kawasaki Er 650 C9f
CarHunch analysed 286 real MOT records for the 2009 Kawasaki Er 650 C9f. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Kawasaki ER 650 passes MOT at only 66.7%, well below the 80% UK average, which signals genuine reliability concerns for this model year. With 15% of bikes suffering dangerous defects, you're looking at a meaningful safety risk that warrants thorough pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic.
At just over 12,000 miles median, these bikes show low usage for their age, yet they're still averaging nearly one failure per vehicle and almost four advisories each—suggesting age-related deterioration rather than wear from hard riding. Before buying, have a prospective ER 650 checked for common issues like corroded fuel lines, brake fluid degradation, and rubber component perishing, as these older sportsters' main vulnerability appears to be sitting unused rather than running.
What to check before buying a 2009 Kawasaki Er 650 C9f
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 (97%) | 277 | 65.6% | 0.99 |
| Other (3%) | 9 | 98.2% | 0.11 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Kawasaki Er 650 C9f 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 2009 Kawasaki Er 650 C9f vehicles fall between 7,053 and 18,561 miles.
2009 Kawasaki Er 650 C9f — Still on the Road
81 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 50% 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.
MOT History Averages
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