Kawasaki Er6 (2007)
2007 Kawasaki Er6
CarHunch analysed 354 real MOT records for the 2007 Kawasaki Er6. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Kawasaki ER6 passes its MOT first time at 87.2%, which is comfortably above the UK average of 80%—a solid reliability sign. However, 21.5% of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth taking seriously during a pre-purchase inspection, particularly around brake and suspension components.
At a median mileage of 16,374 miles for a 17-year-old bike, these are genuinely well-used machines, and the 1.68 average failures per vehicle suggests wear is creeping in. Before buying, get an independent mechanic to assess the brakes, tyres, and chain condition, since advisories (averaging 7.7 per bike) typically cluster around routine maintenance items that add up quickly on older sportsbikes.
What to check before buying a 2007 Kawasaki Er6
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.
- ⚠️ 21.5% 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 2007 Kawasaki Er6 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 2007 Kawasaki Er6 vehicles fall between 9,758 and 23,735 miles.
2007 Kawasaki Er6 — Still on the Road
143 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 54% 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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Kawasaki Er6
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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36.1%
Exhaust noisy
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34.4%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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29%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24.5%
Drive chain slightly loose
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23.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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22%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.9%
Exhaust noisy
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18.6%
Drive chain slightly loose
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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