Kawasaki EJ 800 CKF CAFE
Real ownership data from 143 UK EJ 800 CKF CAFE motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common EJ 800 CKF CAFE problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | prs | 4.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 4.5% |
| Brakes | major | 4.5% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 2.3% |
| Electrical | prs | 2.3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 2.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
EJ 800 CKF CAFE 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 52 | 2,416 mi | 584 | 98.81% |
| 2021 | 40 | 4,795 mi | 685 | 98.55% |
| 2020 | 23 | 3,384 mi | 764 | 95.38% |
| 2019 | 28 | 3,383 mi | 547 | 95.7% |
EJ 800 CKF CAFE questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki EJ 800 CKF CAFE?
Across 143 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (4.6% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (4.5% of all recorded faults), brakes (4.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki EJ 800 CKF CAFE?
The median Kawasaki EJ 800 CKF CAFE in the UK has covered 3,383 miles, and typically rides about 599 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,722 and 6,264 miles.
Is the Kawasaki EJ 800 CKF CAFE reliable?
97.11% of Kawasaki EJ 800 CKF CAFE MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.14 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 143 Kawasaki EJ 800 CKF CAFE motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.