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Kawasaki Er (2014)

382 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89% first-time pass rate

2014 Kawasaki Er

CarHunch analysed 382 real MOT records for the 2014 Kawasaki Er. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2014 Kawasaki ER is a solid performer, with an 89% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, suggesting generally good build quality and owner maintenance. However, one in five of these bikes (20.9%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a legitimate concern worth investigating on any used example you're considering.

At just under 11,000 miles median, these are relatively low-mileage machines for their age, indicating lighter use or good preservation—though the 3.7 advisories per vehicle suggest minor wear and gremlins are common. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks the dangerous defect history on the individual bike's MOT record, as that 20.9% figure is your real risk flag.

Average reliability 9% above UK average
89%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
10,723
typical mileage
6,184–17,000 middle half
20.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.85
avg MOT failures per car
over 7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2014 Kawasaki Er

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.
  • ⚠️ 20.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Kawasaki Er 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.

6,184
low mileage
10,723
typical
17,000
high mileage

Half of all 2014 Kawasaki Er vehicles fall between 6,184 and 17,000 miles.

2014 Kawasaki Er — Still on the Road

208 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 63% of the peak remain.

332 208 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.

MOT History Averages

7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.85
Avg failures per vehicle
3.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Kawasaki Er

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 40.3%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 33%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 29%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 26.3%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 13.9%
    Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
  • 9.7%
    Rear reflector missing
  • 9.2%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 9%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.

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