Kawasaki ER
Real ownership data from 1,582 UK ER motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ER problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | dangerous | 11.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 8.8% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 7.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 6.8% |
| Other | major | 5.4% |
| Electrical | fail | 4.9% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 4.9% |
| Fork seals | major | 4.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fuel system.
ER mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 19 | 7,412 mi | 918 | 90.8% |
| 2017 | 71 | 9,294 mi | 954 | 83.51% |
| 2016 | 490 | 14,209 mi | 1,255 | 86.84% |
| 2015 | 457 | 14,553 mi | 1,233 | 86.25% |
| 2014 | 392 | 14,814 mi | 1,179 | 86.53% |
| 2013 | 59 | 15,566 mi | 1,406 | 85.1% |
| 2012 | 10 | 16,050 mi | 928 | 79.66% |
| 2011 | 9 | 13,393 mi | 864 | 81.13% |
| 2010 | 8 | 5,637 mi | 546 | 86.89% |
| 2009 | 5 | 9,926 mi | 2,074 | 90.91% |
| 2008 | 15 | 18,748 mi | 1,484 | 80% |
| 2007 | 13 | 12,246 mi | 1,303 | 78.57% |
| 2006 | 8 | 23,055 mi | 2,028 | 88.06% |
| 1990 | 5 | 18,583 mi | 242 | 88.89% |
ER questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ER?
Across 1,582 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (11.7% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (8.8% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (7.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ER?
The median Kawasaki ER in the UK has covered 14,259 miles, and typically rides about 1,198 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,818 and 23,229 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ER reliable?
86.16% of Kawasaki ER MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.02 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,582 Kawasaki ER motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.