Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf (2011)
2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf
CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Kawasaki ER-6F has a first-time pass rate of 77.2%, which is slightly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting marginally above-average wear for a 13-year-old bike. About one in six of these machines have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, which is a modest but real concern worth checking the service history for.
At a median mileage of just under 14,000 km, these bikes tend to have low miles for their age, yet they still average nearly one failure per test and over four advisories each, pointing to neglect or age-related decay rather than hard riding. When you're inspecting one, prioritize checking the condition of brake components, lights, and exhaust mounting—the areas generating those advisories—as they're the likely culprits behind the middling pass rate.
What to check before buying a 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf
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 (93%) | 139 | 76.1% | 1.03 |
| Other (7%) | 10 | 91.7% | 0.3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf 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 Cbf vehicles fall between 8,650 and 21,586 miles.
2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf — Still on the Road
58 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 59% 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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