Kawasaki Kaf1000emfnn (2021)

194 real MOT outcomes analysed

2021 Kawasaki Kaf1000emfnn

CarHunch has 194 2021 Kawasaki Kaf1000emfnn vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 2021 Kawasaki Kaf1000emfnn doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Kawasaki vehicles below.

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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

UK

This 2021 Kawasaki KAF1000 has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 5.4%, far below the UK average of 80%, which is a serious red flag for reliability. The dangerous defect rate is mercifully low at 0.5%, so safety isn't the primary concern—rather, these vehicles are simply failing their tests repeatedly.

The median mileage of 4,108 miles is extremely low for a three-year-old vehicle, suggesting most of these machines are barely used, which likely explains why they're struggling on their MOT: sitting unused is often worse for mechanical health than regular riding. With almost no failures or advisories being recorded (0.02 per vehicle), the MOT failures appear to be driven by administrative or procedural issues rather than genuine mechanical breakdown—if you're considering one, verify its test history with the DVLA and understand exactly what's failing before committing.

MOT statistics not available

We have 194 2021 Kawasaki Kaf1000emfnn vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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What tends to go wrong

Across 194 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 33.3%
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack arm · Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt · Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel · …
Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.
Other issues 33.3%
Front Registration plate missing · under body trays and under front bonnet trays · Nearside Obligatory mirror missing · …
Tyre wear 16.7%
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Brake wear 16.7%
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value · Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both · Parking brake efficiency below requirements · …
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Lighting 16.7%
Offside Front Direction indicator not working · Offside Front Position lamp not working · Offside Rear Direction indicator not working
Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021.

Before you buy a 2021 Kawasaki Kaf1000emfnn

Based on MOT data from 194 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
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