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2013 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Er 650 Cbf models manufactured in 2013, based on 43 real MOT test results.

88.4%
Pass Rate
11.6%
Fail Rate
43
Total Tests
14,206
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2013 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf MOT Analysis

The 2013 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf has an MOT pass rate of 88.4% based on 43 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 14,206 miles on the odometer. With a 11.6% failure rate, the 2013 Er 650 Cbf is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2013 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf is Motorcycle brakes, responsible for 4.7% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Motorcycle suspension is the second most common issue at 4.7%. Motorcycle structure and attachments follows at 2.3%.

⚠ Based on limited data (43 tests)

Top failures specific to 2013 models only. The overall Er 650 Cbf page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle brakes 4.7%
Motorcycle suspension 4.7%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 2.3%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Brakes4.7%2
2Motorcycle Suspension4.7%2
3Motorcycle Structure And Attachments2.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 14,206 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle brakes3.27% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension3.27% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments1.64% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle brakes3.274.7%2
Motorcycle suspension3.274.7%2
Motorcycle structure and attachments1.642.3%1

Mileage Statistics

14,206
Mean
15,024
Median
8,866
25th Percentile
19,220
75th Percentile
8.17% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2013 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf has an MOT pass rate of 88.4% based on 43 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 14,206 miles on the odometer. With a 11.6% failure rate, the 2013 Er 650 Cbf is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2013 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With relatively low average mileage of 14,206 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle brakes — 4.7% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 4.7% of MOT failures on 2013 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Motorcycle suspension — 4.7% of failures

Motorcycle suspension issues account for 4.7% of MOT failures on 2013 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 2.3% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 2.3% of MOT failures on 2013 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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