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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Ej 800 dlf

72 vehicles · 187 completed MOT tests analysed
96%
MOT pass rate

Based on 72 Kawasaki Ej 800 dlf vehicles and 187 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ej 800 dlf has an overall 96% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 4,767 miles.

72
Vehicles
187
MOT tests
901
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Ej 800 dlf problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ej 800 dlf MOT tests:

  • Brakes41%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
  • Body & structure18%
  • Lamps & electrical18%
  • Other9%
  • Identification & plates5%

Kawasaki Ej 800 dlf pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Ej 800 dlf's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
23100%
36192%
46197%
550100%
61191%

Fuel types: Petrol (72)

Most common Kawasaki Ej 800 dlf MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ej 800 dlf MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  2. Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b)) (2 times)
  3. Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied brake control 1 (1.1.2 (d)) (2 times)
  4. Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  7. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
  8. Tyre pressures low (1 times)
  9. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
  10. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  11. Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) (1 times)
  12. Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  13. Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (1 times)
  14. Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  15. Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Ej 800 dlf pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 18 44 98% 3,964
2020 50 140 95% 4,971
2019 1 3 100% 9,025

Kawasaki Ej 800 dlf reliability FAQ

Across 72 Kawasaki Ej 800 dlf vehicles in our MOT data, 96% pass the MOT (a 4% failure rate), with about 0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ej 800 dlf MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b)); Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied brake control 1 (1.1.2 (d)).

The typical Kawasaki Ej 800 dlf in our data has covered around 4,767 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Ej 800 dlf

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