Kawasaki Ex (2016)
2016 Kawasaki Ex
CarHunch analysed 562 real MOT records for the 2016 Kawasaki Ex. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Kawasaki EX passes its MOT on the first attempt 90.5% of the time, well above the UK average of 80%, and only 16.4% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a solid safety record. This is a genuinely reliable bike for its age and mileage profile.
These machines are running at just under 11,000 miles on average, which is modest for an eight-year-old model, suggesting owners are either using them sparingly or maintaining them well. The average 0.66 failures per vehicle and 2.6 advisories per vehicle indicates minor wear rather than structural problems—typical consumables like tyres, chains, and brakes rather than engine or chassis concerns. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the full service history and chain/sprocket condition, as the relatively low mileage makes neglect the real risk here.
What to check before buying a 2016 Kawasaki Ex
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Kawasaki Ex vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Kawasaki Ex vehicles fall between 5,030 and 14,169 miles.
2016 Kawasaki Ex — Still on the Road
354 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 77% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Kawasaki Ex
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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37.6%
Exhaust noisy
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33.9%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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23%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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22.1%
Drive chain slightly loose
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16.6%
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13.4%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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13%
Rear reflector missing
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10.1%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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