Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9f?

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 2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9f?

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 2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9f?

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 2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9f vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

20% 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 2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9f reliable?

Based on MOT data from 240 vehicles, the 2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9f has a first-time MOT pass rate of 82.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9f?

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 Ex 250 K9f (2009)

240 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.1% first-time pass rate

2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9f

CarHunch analysed 240 real MOT records for the 2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9f. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2009 Kawasaki EX 250 is noticeably less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 69.8% against the national 80%, and one in five have recorded a dangerous defect—a genuine safety concern for a prospective buyer. The petrol model's 69% pass rate confirms this isn't a fuel-type issue but a model-wide pattern.

These bikes are running around 11,250 miles on average for their age, which is reasonable, but they're accumulating 1.55 failures and nearly five advisory faults per test, suggesting wear and maintenance issues compound quickly. If you're considering one, budget for immediate inspection by a qualified motorcycle technician and factor in regular upkeep—this isn't a set-and-forget commuter bike.

We have limited data for the 2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9f — 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

82.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

20.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.55

Over 7.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 6k–15k

For context

These stats describe 240 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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Before you buy a 2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9f

Based on MOT data from 240 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 20.4% 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

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (96%)	231	81.7%	1.6

Colour Breakdown

Based on 371 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9f vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Green 53.1%

197

Black 46.9%

174

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9f 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.

10,035

typical

5,771

low mileage

15,343

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9f vehicles fall between 5,771 and 15,343 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,771 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.

✓ 5,771–15,343 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9fs sit.

⚠ Over 20,713 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9f — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 43% of 2009 Kawasaki Ex 250 K9fs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 63 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (43% of peak).

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

7.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.55

Avg failures per vehicle

4.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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