MOT reliability

Kawasaki Er6

Q: Is the Kawasaki Er6 reliable?

Across 2,577 Kawasaki Er6 vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kawasaki Er6?

The typical Kawasaki Er6 in our data has covered around 23,983 miles.

2,577 vehicles · 28,677 completed MOT tests analysed

86%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2,577 Kawasaki Er6 vehicles and 28,677 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Er6 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,983 miles.

2,577

Vehicles

28,677

MOT tests

1,780

Avg miles / year

0.8

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Er6 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Er6 MOT tests:

Other51%
Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
Brakes14%
Body & structure10%
Lamps & electrical8%
Steering6%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Seatbelts & equipment3%

Kawasaki Er6 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Er6's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	40	85%
3	2,412	89%
4	2,520	89%
5	2,502	88%
6	2,397	88%
7	2,277	86%
8	2,155	86%
9	2,034	86%
10	1,882	85%
11	1,771	84%
12	1,647	84%
13	1,521	85%
14	1,399	84%
15	1,268	85%
16	1,112	82%
17	817	82%
18	526	82%
19	285	84%
20	91	76%

Fuel types: Petrol (2,575), Diesel (1), Other (1)

Most common Kawasaki Er6 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Er6 MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (946 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (726 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (663 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (567 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (518 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (510 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (494 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (465 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (335 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (315 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (285 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (269 times)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (259 times)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (248 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (227 times)

Kawasaki Er6 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2019	1	4	75%	17,060
2016	26	156	88%	19,586
2015	22	170	86%	17,844
2014	26	206	85%	17,857
2013	14	89	87%	25,506
2012	124	1,053	86%	23,677
2011	239	2,208	86%	21,583
2010	339	3,536	88%	20,264
2009	429	4,761	87%	23,973
2008	505	5,989	85%	24,800
2007	354	4,305	86%	27,249
2006	458	5,784	85%	25,558
2005	35	394	85%	25,785
2002	1	2	50%	46,776
1996	1	7	86%	9,264
1971	1	3	67%	41,901

Kawasaki Er6 reliability FAQ

Across 2,577 Kawasaki Er6 vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Er6 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Er6 in our data has covered around 23,983 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Er6

See how the Kawasaki Er6 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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