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

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 Eds?

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 Eds?

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 Eds reliable?

Based on MOT data from 162 vehicles, the 2013 Kawasaki Ex 650 Eds has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.6%, 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 Eds?

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 Eds (2013)

162 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.6% first-time pass rate

2013 Kawasaki Ex 650 Eds

CarHunch analysed 162 real MOT records for the 2013 Kawasaki Ex 650 Eds. 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 EDS struggles at MOT time, with a first-time pass rate of 72.8% sitting notably below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes need more remedial work than most. The 13% dangerous defect rate is acceptable, but combined with an average of 0.8 failures per vehicle, this model shows a reliability weakness worth investigating before purchase.

At just over 10,500 miles median mileage, these bikes are relatively low-mileage machines, yet they're still racking up an average of 2.8 advisories each—indicating age-related wear rather than abuse. When shopping for one, budget for pre-purchase inspection and factor in likely maintenance costs; focus on service history and condition of brakes and suspension, which typically drive the failures on this model.

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

88.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

13%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.8

Over 6.3 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

11k

Middle half: 7k–16k

For context

These stats describe 162 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 162 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 13% 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 (94%)	152	88.1%	0.83

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Kawasaki Ex 650 Eds 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.

10,517

typical

6,634

low mileage

16,396

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Kawasaki Ex 650 Eds vehicles fall between 6,634 and 16,396 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,634 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.

✓ 6,634–16,396 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Kawasaki Ex 650 Edss sit.

⚠ Over 22,134 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 Eds — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 51% of 2013 Kawasaki Ex 650 Edss are still active.

62 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 51% of the peak remain.

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

6.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.8

Avg failures per vehicle

2.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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