MOT reliability

Kawasaki Ej

Q: Is the Kawasaki Ej reliable?

Across 445 Kawasaki Ej vehicles in our MOT data, 93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about 0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kawasaki Ej?

The typical Kawasaki Ej in our data has covered around 10,195 miles.

445 vehicles · 2,978 completed MOT tests analysed

93%

MOT pass rate

Based on 445 Kawasaki Ej vehicles and 2,978 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ej has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 10,195 miles.

445

Vehicles

2,978

MOT tests

922

Avg miles / year

0.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Ej problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ej MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension38%
Lamps & electrical20%
Other17%
Emissions & nuisance14%
Body & structure12%
Brakes11%
Steering4%
Identification & plates3%

Kawasaki Ej pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Ej's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	4	100%
3	362	94%
4	371	94%
5	348	93%
6	343	94%
7	351	92%
8	343	92%
9	326	93%
10	259	95%
11	162	94%
12	60	93%
13	17	94%
14	10	90%
15	4	100%
16	2	100%
17	1	100%
18	2	100%
19	1	100%
20	3	67%

Fuel types: Petrol (445)

Most common Kawasaki Ej MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ej MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (87 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (73 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (66 times)
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (20 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (17 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (16 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (14 times)
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (13 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (12 times)
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (11 times)
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (10 times)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (9 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (8 times)

Kawasaki Ej pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2020	1	2	100%	6,682
2019	1	9	67%	23,277
2018	3	9	100%	3,421
2017	17	95	94%	8,682
2016	135	836	94%	9,879
2015	119	831	92%	11,108
2014	131	969	94%	9,983
2013	27	167	95%	7,908
2012	2	10	90%	3,366
2011	5	29	93%	12,349
2006	1	2	100%	2,692
2005	1	5	100%	4,110
2003	1	10	80%	78,625
2000	1	4	100%	—

Kawasaki Ej reliability FAQ

Across 445 Kawasaki Ej vehicles in our MOT data, 93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about 0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ej MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kawasaki Ej in our data has covered around 10,195 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Ej

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