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Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa reliable? We analysed 420 real MOT tests across 120 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 420 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.5%
Typical Mileage
6,520mi
Annual Mileage
898mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa.

Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

91.1%
2019
85.5%
2018

Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 2

Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
345 mi/yr
Typical
898 mi/yr
Average
1,952 mi/yr
Heavy usage
2,526 mi/yr

Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2019 292 91.1% 3,748 6,895 10,496
2018 55 85.5% 2,980 7,345 21,756

How Long Does a Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa Last?

Based on 120 Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
5.3 years
Median
5.0 years

Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
6,520 mi
75th Percentile
10,278 mi
95th Percentile
30,115 mi
Max Recorded
44,688 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2019

91.1% MOT pass rate from 292 tests

Year to avoid
2018

85.5% MOT pass rate from 55 tests

The best year to buy a used Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.1% across 292 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa THIS CAR 90.5% 420 6,520 mi — yrs
Kawasaki ZX-6R 81.7% 204,826 19,965 mi 31 yrs
Kawasaki ZX-9R 83.7% 103,150 22,736 mi 32 yrs
Kawasaki ER5 81.2% 65,763 22,023 mi 30 yrs
BMW 225E M Sport Auto 90.6% 341 20,938 mi — yrs

Compared to the Kawasaki ZX-6R (81.7% pass rate) and the Kawasaki ZX-9R (83.7% pass rate), the Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa?

The Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.5% across 420 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa owner drives around 898 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa reliable?
Based on 420 MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa has a 90.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa do per year?
The typical Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa does around 898 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Kawasaki Ex 400 Gkfa is 2019 with a 91.1% pass rate across 292 tests.