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GL61 JVG

2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,284 mi
Last recorded20,284 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf12,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 JVG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 Cbf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 20,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 17,297 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 17,297 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 15,022 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 14,165 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front brake shows 20kg fluctuation on brake tester (on limit) (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 9,882 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 8,544 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 8,509 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 8,503 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 8,503 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 8,423 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 7,517 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2017 7,517 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2016 7,266 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 6,463 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 6,463 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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GL61 JVG is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GL61 JVG, 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.

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What year was GL61 JVG registered?

GL61 JVG is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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