Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 Kawasaki Er6?

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 2010 Kawasaki Er6?

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 2010 Kawasaki Er6?

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 2010 Kawasaki Er6 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 335 vehicles, the 2010 Kawasaki Er6 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2010 Kawasaki Er6?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2010 Kawasaki Er6 are: Exhaust noisy (55.5% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (41.8% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (40.2% 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 2010 Kawasaki Er6?

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 Er6 (2010)

335 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.8% first-time pass rate

2010 Kawasaki Er6

CarHunch analysed 335 real MOT records for the 2010 Kawasaki Er6. 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. 335 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2010 Kawasaki ER6 passes its MOT first time at 88.8%, well above the UK average of 80%, which suggests this is a solid, well-maintained bike overall. However, nearly one in five have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, so safety issues aren't entirely rare—it's worth getting a pre-purchase inspection.

These bikes sit at a modest 12,593 miles median, which is quite low for a 14-year-old machine and suggests many are cherished rather than thrashed. The 5.2 average advisories per test indicate minor wear accumulates (likely brake and suspension items on a middleweight sports bike), so budget for incremental maintenance rather than expecting a trouble-free ride.

The 2010 Kawasaki Er6 passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (88.8%) — 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

88.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

19.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.25

Over 10.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

13k

Middle half: 7k–18k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 88.8% 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 5.2 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 335 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 335 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 55.5%

Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 41.8%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front 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 36.3%

Drive chain slightly loose · Rear reflector missing · Headlamp aim too high

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

Other issues 20.6%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

Brake wear 8.1%

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · …

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

Suspension & steering 6.6%

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010.

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Before you buy a 2010 Kawasaki Er6

Based on MOT data from 335 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 2,547 Kawasaki Er6 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 39.2%

999

Green 19.6%

500

Silver 11.1%

282

Blue 9.9%

252

Orange 8.7%

221

White 7.4%

189

Yellow 3.1%

Red 0.5%

Grey 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Kawasaki Er6 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.

12,593

typical

7,106

low mileage

17,867

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Kawasaki Er6 vehicles fall between 7,106 and 17,867 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,106 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.

✓ 7,106–17,867 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Kawasaki Er6s sit.

⚠ Over 24,120 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Kawasaki Er6 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 53% of 2010 Kawasaki Er6s are still active.

154 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 53% 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

10.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.25

Avg failures per vehicle

5.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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