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Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf reliable? We analysed 581 real MOT tests across 164 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 581 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.5%
Typical Mileage
4,877mi
Annual Mileage
815mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf.

Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

94.1%
2020
94.1%
2019

Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 4
Central Rear Inner Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Uneven wear 1

Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
274 mi/yr
Typical
815 mi/yr
Average
1,437 mi/yr
Heavy usage
2,126 mi/yr

Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 101 94.1% 2,336 4,442 6,977
2019 438 94.1% 2,519 4,756 8,646

How Long Does a Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf Last?

Based on 164 Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf vehicles on UK roads.

Average
5.2 years
Median
5.0 years

Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
4,877 mi
75th Percentile
8,383 mi
95th Percentile
17,617 mi
Max Recorded
26,066 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf

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

Best year
2019

94.1% MOT pass rate from 438 tests

The best year to buy a used Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.1% across 438 tests.

How Does the Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf THIS CAR 94.5% 581 4,877 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
Subaru Legacy GX 4WD 69.1% 824 123,714 mi 35 yrs

Compared to the Kawasaki ZX-6R (81.7% pass rate) and the Kawasaki ZX-9R (83.7% pass rate), the Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf?

The Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.5% across 581 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf 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 Er 400 Dkf owner drives around 815 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 Er 400 Dkf — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf reliable?
Based on 581 MOT tests, the Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf has a 94.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf do per year?
The typical Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf does around 815 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf?
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 Er 400 Dkf?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Kawasaki Er 400 Dkf is 2019 with a 94.1% pass rate across 438 tests.