Kawasaki Er 650 Hjf (2018)
2018 Kawasaki Er 650 Hjf
CarHunch analysed 316 real MOT records for the 2018 Kawasaki Er 650 Hjf. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Kawasaki ER 650 passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 82.5%, suggesting solid baseline reliability for this middleweight naked bike. However, just over 1 in 10 of these machines (10.1%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth factoring into your inspection checklist when viewing one.
These bikes are running relatively light at a median of 7,801 miles for their age—well below the average of 10,605—meaning most examples should have reasonable wear remaining. With only 0.4 failures per vehicle but 1.9 advisories, the typical issues are minor wear items rather than structural problems; focus your pre-purchase check on brake fluid condition, chain tension, and tyre sidewalls, since these often appear as advisories on middleweight bikes.
What to check before buying a 2018 Kawasaki Er 650 Hjf
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%) | 313 | 82.3% | 0.41 |
| Other (1%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Kawasaki Er 650 Hjf 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 2018 Kawasaki Er 650 Hjf vehicles fall between 4,120 and 14,599 miles.
2018 Kawasaki Er 650 Hjf — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 221 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 87% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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