Kawasaki Ex 400 Glfa (2020)

129 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74.3% first-time pass rate

2020 Kawasaki Ex 400 Glfa

CarHunch analysed 129 real MOT records for the 2020 Kawasaki Ex 400 Glfa. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2020 Kawasaki EX 400 GLFA has a first-time pass rate of 74.3%, which sits 5.7 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests these bikes need more attention to pass their tests. Only 3.9% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety-critical issues are not a widespread concern here.

The median mileage of 5,487 miles is quite low for a four-year-old bike, indicating light use across the cohort, yet these vehicles still average 0.18 failures and 0.9 advisories each, pointing to minor wear on consumables like brakes and chains rather than engine trouble. Before buying, have any prospective purchase inspected for tyre condition and brake pad wear, as these are the most likely reasons for test failures on lightly-used sportbikes.

Below average reliability 5.7% below UK average
74.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
5,487
typical mileage
2,640–8,144 middle half
3.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.18
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2020 Kawasaki Ex 400 Glfa

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (97%) 125 73.7% 0.18
Other (3%) 4 91.7% 0.25

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Kawasaki Ex 400 Glfa vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

2,640
low mileage
5,487
typical
8,144
high mileage

Half of all 2020 Kawasaki Ex 400 Glfa vehicles fall between 2,640 and 8,144 miles.

2020 Kawasaki Ex 400 Glfa — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 85 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

76 85 2023 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.18
Avg failures per vehicle
0.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

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