Kawasaki EJ 800 DLF
Real ownership data from 71 UK EJ 800 DLF motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common EJ 800 DLF problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | prs | 5.6% |
| Lights and indicators | prs | 5.6% |
| Wheels | major | 5.6% |
| Other | prs | 5.6% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 5.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
EJ 800 DLF 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18 | 2,984 mi | 700 | 97.92% |
| 2020 | 51 | 3,910 mi | 681 | 95.39% |
EJ 800 DLF questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki EJ 800 DLF?
Across 71 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (5.6% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (5.6% of all recorded faults), wheels (5.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki EJ 800 DLF?
The median Kawasaki EJ 800 DLF in the UK has covered 3,910 miles, and typically rides about 686 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,433 and 6,810 miles.
Is the Kawasaki EJ 800 DLF reliable?
96.06% of Kawasaki EJ 800 DLF MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.09 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 71 Kawasaki EJ 800 DLF motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.