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GJ11 GLZ

2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,310 mi
Last recorded24,310 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf11,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 GLZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 Cbf
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 24,310 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 21,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 17,506 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 17,462 miles

Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 15,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 15,145 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 14,729 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 14,706 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 14,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 13,373 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 12,404 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 12,404 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 10,210 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 6,667 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 5,582 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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GJ11 GLZ is a 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 11,686 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 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 GJ11 GLZ, 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 15 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ11 GLZ is a 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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