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GU62 OZJ

2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,470 mi
Last recorded8,470 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf8,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 OZJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 250 Kaf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 8,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 8,365 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 7,233 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 7,233 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 5,891 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 5,891 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 3,880 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 3,880 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 1,444 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 1,205 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 1,205 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 795 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 687 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 687 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 580 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf?

Based on 2,097 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
suspension movement is excessively stiff 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
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GU62 OZJ is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 8,460 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 250 Kaf fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU62 OZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU62 OZJ registered?

GU62 OZJ is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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