Kawasaki Er
MotorcycleFrom 1,281 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a direction indicator lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 18 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 18 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 15 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 13 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 12 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 11 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 11 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 7 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 6 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 20.6% of Er failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £51.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 85.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2015 | 88.6% | a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear |
| 2014 | 82.4% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, projected beam image is obviously incorrect |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ers tested had between 6,774 and 19,136 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 11,091 median miles, the Er has 0.129 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Kawasaki models
| Kawasaki Zx-6R | 81.3% |
| Kawasaki Zx | 90.4% |
| Kawasaki Zx-9R | 83.8% |
| Kawasaki Unclassified | 80.2% |
| Kawasaki Zr | 87.3% |
Common questions
What is the Kawasaki Er MOT pass rate?
The Kawasaki Er has a 85.7% MOT pass rate based on 1,281 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kawasaki Er?
The most common MOT failure on the Kawasaki Er is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a Kawasaki Er at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kawasaki Er is 11,091 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,774 and 19,136 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.