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Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe reliable? We analysed 289 real MOT tests across 129 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 289 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
96.9%
Typical Mileage
2,713mi
Annual Mileage
589mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe.

Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

98.6%
2022
98.3%
2021
95.2%
2020
95.2%
2019

Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected 1
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 1

Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
211 mi/yr
Typical
589 mi/yr
Average
978 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,325 mi/yr

Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 70 98.6% 977 2,168 4,532
2021 59 98.3% 2,128 3,906 7,156
2020 62 95.2% 1,224 2,667 6,489
2019 83 95.2% 1,441 2,724 4,284

How Long Does a Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe Last?

Based on 129 Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.9 years
Median
4.0 years

Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
2,713 mi
75th Percentile
5,560 mi
95th Percentile
11,144 mi
Max Recorded
20,884 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

98.6% MOT pass rate from 70 tests

Year to avoid
2019

95.2% MOT pass rate from 83 tests

The best year to buy a used Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 98.6% across 70 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 95.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe THIS CAR 96.9% 289 2,713 mi — yrs
Kawasaki ZX-6R 81.7% 204,826 19,965 mi 31 yrs
Kawasaki ZX-9R 83.7% 103,150 22,736 mi 32 yrs
Kawasaki ER5 81.2% 65,763 22,023 mi 30 yrs
Ford Ranger Raptor Ecoblue 4X4 Auto 90.9% 219 42,864 mi — yrs

Compared to the Kawasaki ZX-6R (81.7% pass rate) and the Kawasaki ZX-9R (83.7% pass rate), the Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe?

The Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.9% across 289 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is central rear tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe owner drives around 589 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe reliable?
Based on 289 MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe has a 96.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe do per year?
The typical Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe does around 589 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe is 2022 with a 98.6% pass rate across 70 tests.