Kawasaki Er 650 Caf (2010)

178 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77% first-time pass rate

2010 Kawasaki Er 650 Caf

CarHunch analysed 178 real MOT records for the 2010 Kawasaki Er 650 Caf. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2010 Kawasaki ER 650 CAF has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77%, which sits slightly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes are moderately reliable but prone to the occasional issue. With 14.6% of vehicles ever having recorded a dangerous defect, this is a manageable concern but worth factoring into your pre-purchase inspection.

These bikes are averaging 13,798 miles across the cohort—reasonable for their age—and rack up nearly four advisories per test, indicating routine wear on consumables like brakes and tyres rather than structural problems. Before buying, have a trusted mechanic inspect the electrics and suspension, as the 0.95 average failures per vehicle suggests these are the common failure points on this model.

Average reliability 3% below UK average
77%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
11,840
typical mileage
7,743–18,406 middle half
14.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.95
avg MOT failures per car
over 8.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2010 Kawasaki Er 650 Caf

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%) 173 76.8% 0.97
Other (3%) 5 85% 0.4

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Kawasaki Er 650 Caf 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.

7,743
low mileage
11,840
typical
18,406
high mileage

Half of all 2010 Kawasaki Er 650 Caf vehicles fall between 7,743 and 18,406 miles.

2010 Kawasaki Er 650 Caf — Still on the Road

67 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 57% of the peak remain.

118 67 2014 2025

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

8.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.95
Avg failures per vehicle
3.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Kawasaki Er 650 Caf:

2011