Kawasaki EJ
Real ownership data from 445 UK EJ motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common EJ problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | dangerous | 13.8% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 6.5% |
| Controls and cables | major | 6.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 4.1% |
| Electrical | major | 3.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 3.3% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 3.3% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 2.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
EJ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 17 | 6,659 mi | 598 | 93.55% |
| 2016 | 134 | 7,447 mi | 617 | 93.64% |
| 2015 | 119 | 9,124 mi | 712 | 91.99% |
| 2014 | 130 | 8,810 mi | 604 | 93.23% |
| 2013 | 27 | 7,199 mi | 382 | 95.15% |
| 2011 | 6 | 13,052 mi | 962 | 93.1% |
EJ questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki EJ?
Across 445 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (13.8% of all recorded faults), suspension (6.5% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (6.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki EJ?
The median Kawasaki EJ in the UK has covered 8,321 miles, and typically rides about 626 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,532 and 13,344 miles.
Is the Kawasaki EJ reliable?
93.03% of Kawasaki EJ MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.04 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 445 Kawasaki EJ motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.