Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Kawasaki Er?

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 2016 Kawasaki Er?

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 2016 Kawasaki Er?

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 2016 Kawasaki Er reliable?

Based on MOT data from 484 vehicles, the 2016 Kawasaki Er has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Kawasaki Er?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Kawasaki Er are: Exhaust noisy (32.7% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (29.5% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (23.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Kawasaki Er?

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 (2016)

484 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.1% first-time pass rate

2016 Kawasaki Er

CarHunch analysed 484 real MOT records for the 2016 Kawasaki Er. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 484 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2016 Kawasaki ER is a reliable motorcycle that passes its MOT first time in 90.1% of cases—a solid 10 percentage points above the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects have affected nearly one in five examples tested (19.4%), which sits just below the concern threshold and warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

At nearly 12,400 miles on average, these bikes show moderate use for their age, though the low median of just over 10,000 suggests many have been stored or ridden sparingly. When failures do occur, they average 0.7 per vehicle with 2.9 advisories, indicating minor wear rather than systemic issues—so check the suspension, electrics and lights carefully before committing to a purchase.

The 2016 Kawasaki Er passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (90.1%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ 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

90.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

19.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.7

Over 6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 6k–17k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.9 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 484 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 484 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 32.7%

Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 29.5%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 20.6%

Drive chain slightly loose · Rear reflector missing · Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 19.8%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Drive chain excessively loose

Brake wear 11.4%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Based on MOT data from 484 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 19.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,555 Kawasaki Er vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Green 41.9%

651

Black 23.1%

359

White 14.6%

227

Grey 9.1%

142

Beige 6.4%

Red 2.7%

Yellow 0.7%

Orange 0.6%

Blue 0.5%

Silver 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Kawasaki Er 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.

10,054

typical

5,738

low mileage

17,043

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Kawasaki Er vehicles fall between 5,738 and 17,043 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,738 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.

✓ 5,738–17,043 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Kawasaki Ers sit.

⚠ Over 23,008 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Kawasaki Er — Still on the Road

Most 2016 Kawasaki Ers are still being driven.

311 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 77% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* 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

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.7

Avg failures per vehicle

2.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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