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GK61 YSA

2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

18,409 mi
Last recorded18,409 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf11,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 YSA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 Cbf
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 18,409 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

gear lever slightly loose

Pass 4 Sep 2023 17,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 17,588 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 15,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 15,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 15,884 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Horn detached from mounting

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Inoperative (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 13,232 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 12,810 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 12,810 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 12,506 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 12,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 10,625 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 2,457 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 7,969 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 6,059 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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GK61 YSA is a 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GK61 YSA, 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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GK61 YSA is a 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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