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GU12 XEF

2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,582 mi
Last recorded25,582 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf12,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 XEF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 Cbf
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 25,582 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 24,078 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 23,302 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 23,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 22,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 22,202 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 22,202 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 22,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 21,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 21,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre tread getting low

Pass 27 Apr 2017 20,677 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 16,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 10,920 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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GU12 XEF is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GU12 XEF, 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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GU12 XEF is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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