Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf?

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 2013 Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf?

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 2013 Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf?

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 2013 Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf reliable?

Based on MOT data from 168 vehicles, the 2013 Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.2%, 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 2013 Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf?

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 Ecf (2013)

168 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.2% first-time pass rate

2013 Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf

CarHunch analysed 168 real MOT records for the 2013 Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 Kawasaki EX 650 ECF has a first-time pass rate of 71.4%, which sits noticeably below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes encounter more MOT trouble than typical. The 15.5% dangerous defect rate is manageable rather than alarming, though it's worth noting as a buyer concern.

At 11,108 miles median mileage for a 12-year-old bike, these machines are running relatively light, yet they're still picking up an average of 0.8 failures and 2.6 advisories each—indicating some systemic wear issues beyond just age. Budget for a pre-purchase inspection to check suspension, braking, and electrical components, as the pass rate gap suggests these don't age as gracefully as the class average.

We have limited data for the 2013 Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf — 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

88.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

15.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.8

Over 6.6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

11k

Middle half: 7k–18k

For context

These stats describe 168 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 168 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.5% 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 (98%)	165	88.1%	0.81

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf 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.

11,108

typical

6,555

low mileage

17,649

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf vehicles fall between 6,555 and 17,649 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,555 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.

✓ 6,555–17,649 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecfs sit.

⚠ Over 23,826 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 49% of 2013 Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecfs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 65 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (49% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* 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

6.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.8

Avg failures per vehicle

2.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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