KAWASAKI EN

649cc Petrol Class 2

#1269 of 5426 overall #157 of 592 KAWASAKIs #775 of 2787 other bikes

89.0%

first-time pass rate

6.7%

failed outright

7,674

median miles at test

3,501

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2018–2025

The EN's first-time pass rate has fallen 9.4 points since 2018, 95.3% to 85.9%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the EN's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage EN passes first time 92.2% of the time; by 30k that's 82.1%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a EN

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	98	24.8	1.2×
tyres	84	21.3	3.2×
brakes	65	16.5	0.4×
structure and attachments	40	10.1	1.5×
suspension	35	8.9	1.1×
Identification of the vehicle	21	5.3	2.6×
lighting and signalling	15	3.8	0.1×
audible warning (Horn)	14	3.5	2.2×
tyres and wheels	12	3	0.2×
steering and suspension	11	2.8	0.1×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the EN beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).

KAWASAKI ZX-6R 78.1% pass · 174k tests SUZUKI GSF600 77.3% pass · 143k tests YAMAHA FZS600 82.6% pass · 137k tests HONDA VFR800 FI 86.7% pass · 89.4k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the EN.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2015 (91.5% pass). Weakest: 1990 (79.7%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

KAWASAKI EN FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KAWASAKI EN reliable?

The KAWASAKI EN is more reliable than average for its class: 89.0% of its 3,501 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1269 of 5426 models.

What does a EN fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 25% of all defects recorded against failed EN tests.

What is the best year of EN to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2015-registered examples do best (91.5%) and 1990 worst (79.7%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a EN last?

The median EN shows 7,674 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 82.1% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.