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FG12 FYW

2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,481 mi
Last recorded47,481 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf11,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 FYW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 Ecf
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 47,481 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 47,478 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 46,990 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 46,990 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 46,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 43,023 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 38,144 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 38,109 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 29,925 miles

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 25,618 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 25,618 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 20,180 miles

rear brake pads worn

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf?

Based on 2,622 MOT tests across 316 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
884
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
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FG12 FYW is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 11,539 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG12 FYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG12 FYW registered?

FG12 FYW is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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