Kawasaki Er 650 Caf (2011)
2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Caf
CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Caf. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Kawasaki ER 650 CAF has a first-time MOT pass rate of 70.2%, which trails the UK average of 80% by nearly 10 percentage points—a meaningful gap suggesting these bikes need closer attention. With 13.6% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect, that's a concern worth taking seriously when evaluating a used example.
At an average mileage of 18,427 miles and median of just 13,988, these are relatively lightly used machines for their age, yet they average 1.12 failures per test, pointing to wear or neglect that low miles alone don't explain. The high advisory count of 4.8 per vehicle suggests routine maintenance items are often missed; when buying one, budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection covering brakes, suspension, and electrical systems, not just the obvious cosmetics.
What to check before buying a 2011 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 (99%) | 102 | 69.9% | 1.13 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 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.
Half of all 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Caf vehicles fall between 8,981 and 25,848 miles.
2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Caf — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 35 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (45% 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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