Kawasaki ER 400 DLF
Real ownership data from 116 UK ER 400 DLF motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ER 400 DLF problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 16.2% |
| Other | dangerous | 5.4% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.4% |
| Suspension | major | 1.4% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 0.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 1.4% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 0% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
ER 400 DLF mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 47 | 5,037 mi | 1,069 | 95.65% |
| 2020 | 68 | 5,712 mi | 988 | 90.64% |
ER 400 DLF questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ER 400 DLF?
Across 116 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (16.2% of all recorded faults), other (5.4% of all recorded faults), tyres (3.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ER 400 DLF?
The median Kawasaki ER 400 DLF in the UK has covered 5,389 miles, and typically rides about 1,004 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,755 and 9,825 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ER 400 DLF reliable?
92.55% of Kawasaki ER 400 DLF MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.43 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 116 Kawasaki ER 400 DLF motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.