Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2012 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 2012 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 2012 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.

How many 2012 Kawasaki Er6 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

21% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2012 Kawasaki Er6 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 123 vehicles, the 2012 Kawasaki Er6 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2012 Kawasaki Er6?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2012 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 2012 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 (2012)

123 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.7% first-time pass rate

2012 Kawasaki Er6

CarHunch analysed 123 real MOT records for the 2012 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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The 2012 Kawasaki ER6 passes its MOT first time at 85.7%, which is a solid 5.7 percentage points above the UK average—a genuinely reliable middleweight naked bike. However, 21.1% of these machines have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which sits right at the threshold of concern and warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

At just over 13,400 miles median, these bikes are running relatively low mileage for their age, suggesting they've been cherished rather than thrashed. Owners typically rack up 1.2 failures and 4.8 advisories per test cycle, which points to minor wear items rather than structural problems—check the tyres, brake fluid, and lights closely before buying, as these account for most of the advisory work.

We have limited data for the 2012 Kawasaki Er6 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

85.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

21.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.2

Over 8.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

13k

Middle half: 7k–22k

For context

These stats describe 123 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 123 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 2012.

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Before you buy a 2012 Kawasaki Er6

Based on MOT data from 123 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 21.1% 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 →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 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.

13,448

typical

6,562

low mileage

22,391

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Kawasaki Er6 vehicles fall between 6,562 and 22,391 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,562 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.

✓ 6,562–22,391 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Kawasaki Er6s sit.

⚠ Over 30,227 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2012 Kawasaki Er6 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 44% of 2012 Kawasaki Er6s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 51 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (44% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
* 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

8.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.2

Avg failures per vehicle

4.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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