Kawasaki ER6 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

7.8 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Kawasaki ER6 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements14.2%

   22 occurrences

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely13.5%

   21 occurrences

3. 3.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps10.3%

   16 occurrences

4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.7%

   15 occurrences

5. 5.Exhaust system leaking or insecure8.4%

   13 occurrences

6. 6.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake7.7%

   12 occurrences

7. 7.Audible warning not working6.5%

   10 occurrences

8. 8.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released6.5%

   10 occurrences

9. 9.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear5.8%

   9 occurrences

10. 10.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.8%

    9 occurrences

11. 11.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre5.8%

    9 occurrences

12. 12.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted5.8%

    9 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Kawasaki ER6 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted10.3%

   117 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.8%

   88 tests

3. 3.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.1%

   58 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.8%

   54 tests

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.1%

   46 tests

6. 6.A shock absorber bush excessively worn4.0%

   45 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.7%

   42 tests

8. 8.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.7%

   31 tests

How wear changes the picture

ER6 pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The ER6 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

23,668

Test classes

class 2: 1,131

Compare within the range

Other Kawasaki motorcycles

• Kawasaki ZX89.7%
• Kawasaki ZR88.3%
• Kawasaki EX84.4%
• Kawasaki ER87.2%
• Kawasaki ZX-6R81.4% raw
• Kawasaki KLE87.5%
• All Kawasaki motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Kawasaki ER6?

78.8% unadjusted, from 1,131 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Kawasaki ER6 fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 14.2% of failed Kawasaki ER6 tests, followed by "A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" (13.5%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Kawasaki ER6 usually have at its MOT?

23,668 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.