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GU61 ZHN

2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,915 mi
Last recorded22,915 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf14,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 ZHN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 650 Cbf
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 22,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 22,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 22,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 20,670 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 20,670 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 17,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 17,207 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 14,223 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 14,223 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 5,141 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 57,245 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 57,245 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 48,951 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 48,951 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 40,095 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 40,095 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 34,183 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 34,183 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 24,432 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 24,432 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf?

Based on 2,020 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
956
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Drive chain excessively loose 5
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GU61 ZHN is a 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 14,468 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 Er 650 Cbf fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU61 ZHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU61 ZHN is a 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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