Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Caf?

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 650 Caf?

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 650 Caf?

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 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Caf reliable?

Based on MOT data from 116 vehicles, the 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Caf has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.4%, 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 650 Caf?

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 650 Caf (2011)

116 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.4% first-time pass rate

2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Caf

CarHunch analysed 116 real MOT records for the 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Caf. 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 650 trails the UK average notably, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 71.6% against the national 80% benchmark—a meaningful gap that suggests these bikes need closer pre-MOT attention. The 16.4% dangerous defect rate is moderate rather than alarming, so safety isn't a primary red flag, but it's worth factoring into your inspection checklist.

These bikes are running fairly light for their age at a median of 13,375 miles, which works in your favour for wear, though riders are averaging 1.05 failures and 5.0 advisories per test cycle. Before buying, budget for addressing the most common advisory issues—likely brake and lighting gremlins typical of middling sportsbikes—and factor in that roughly three in four will sail through the next MOT once properly sorted.

We have limited data for the 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Caf — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ 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

88.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

16.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.05

Over 7.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

13k

Middle half: 6k–21k

For context

These stats describe 116 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 116 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 (96%)	111	88.5%	1.08

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Caf 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.

13,375

typical

5,866

low mileage

20,989

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Caf vehicles fall between 5,866 and 20,989 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,866 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.

✓ 5,866–20,989 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cafs sit.

⚠ Over 28,335 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 650 Caf — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 63% of 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cafs are still active.

50 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 63% 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

7.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.05

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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