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GM65 XMA

2016 Kawasaki Ex

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,601 mi
Last recorded48,601 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kawasaki Ex9,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM65 XMA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 48,601 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Fork Dust Seal Corroded

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 48,601 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fork Dust Seal Corroded

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 46,413 miles

Nearside Front Fork dust seal corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2024 46,413 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Fork dust seal corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2023 44,490 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Fork dust seal corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2023 44,490 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Fork dust seal corroded

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 42,287 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 40,648 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened fork dust seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 40,648 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls stop lamp does not illuminate from the rear brake pedal (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened fork dust seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 39,831 miles

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

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))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 39,831 miles

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

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 38,868 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 35,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex?

Based on 15,662 MOT tests across 2,443 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
2,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
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GM65 XMA is a 2016 Kawasaki Ex in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2016 Kawasaki Ex models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 9,832 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GM65 XMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Kawasaki Ex is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GM65 XMA is a 2016 Kawasaki Ex, first registered on 23 January 2016.

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