KAWASAKI EJ 800 ACF
Pass rate over time
The EJ 800 ACF's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.0 points since 2015, 91.7% to 89.7%.
What fails on a EJ 800 ACF
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
7 | 29.2 | 0.5× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 12.5 | 0.3× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
3 | 12.5 | 0.1× |
| steering |
|
3 | 12.5 | 1.4× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
2 | 8.3 | 2.2× |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 8.3 | 0.6× |
| brakes |
|
2 | 8.3 | 0.1× |
| tyres |
|
2 | 8.3 | 0.6× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the EJ 800 ACF beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the EJ 800 ACF.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2012 (92.0% pass). Weakest: 2012 (92.0%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
KAWASAKI EJ 800 ACF FAQ
Is the KAWASAKI EJ 800 ACF reliable?
The KAWASAKI EJ 800 ACF is more reliable than average for its class: 92.1% of its 508 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #454 of 5426 models.
What does a EJ 800 ACF fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 29% of all defects recorded against failed EJ 800 ACF tests.