Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf?

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 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf?

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 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf?

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 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf reliable?

Based on MOT data from 149 vehicles, the 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.1%, 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 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf?

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 Cbf (2011)

149 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.1% first-time pass rate

2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf

CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf — 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

89.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

16.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.98

Over 7.6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 9k–22k

For context

These stats describe 149 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 149 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16.1% 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 (93%)	139	88.9%	1.03

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf 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.

13,699

typical

8,650

low mileage

21,586

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf vehicles fall between 8,650 and 21,586 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,650 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.

✓ 8,650–21,586 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbfs sit.

⚠ Over 29,141 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 59% of 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbfs are still active.

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.
* 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

7.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.98

Avg failures per vehicle

4.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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