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FY61 VUW

2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,772 mi
Last recorded18,772 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf12,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 VUW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 Cbf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 18,772 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 16,524 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 13,964 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 11,265 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 9,873 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 8,136 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 7,865 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 6,980 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 4,957 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 2,578 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf?

Based on 2,730 MOT tests across 311 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
957
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
311
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 6
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FY61 VUW is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 12,120 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY61 VUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY61 VUW registered?

FY61 VUW is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is FY61 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 VUW shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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