Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf?

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 2011 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf?

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 2011 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf?

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 2011 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

22% 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 2011 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf reliable?

Based on MOT data from 121 vehicles, the 2011 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.5%, 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 2011 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf?

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 Kaf (2011)

121 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.5% first-time pass rate

2011 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf

CarHunch analysed 121 real MOT records for the 2011 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2011 Kawasaki EX 250 has a first-time pass rate of 73.7%, which sits noticeably below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes are more prone to test failures than typical. The fact that 22.3% have ever had a dangerous defect is a meaningful concern—nearly one in five of these machines has shown a serious safety issue at some point.

At just under 10,800 miles median mileage for a 13-year-old bike, these are genuinely low-mileage examples, which partly explains why they're still on the road, but owners are still averaging 1.15 failures per MOT and 4.0 advisories, indicating wear and corrosion problems are catching up despite light use. Before buying, ask the seller for full MOT history going back several years to spot any pattern of recurring defects—these older small-capacity bikes need conscientious maintenance to avoid becoming one of the 22% with serious safety issues.

We have limited data for the 2011 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf — 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

86.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

22.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.15

Over 7 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 5k–15k

For context

These stats describe 121 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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Based on MOT data from 121 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 22.3% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (97%)	117	86%	1.19

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf 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.

9,808

typical

4,774

low mileage

14,543

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf vehicles fall between 4,774 and 14,543 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,774 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.

✓ 4,774–14,543 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kafs sit.

⚠ Over 19,633 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 43% of 2011 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kafs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 35 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

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.15

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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