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GV12 HWA

2012 Kawasaki Kle 650 Cbf

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,133 mi
Last recorded48,133 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Kle 650 Cbf13,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 HWA
MakeKawasaki
ModelKle 650 Cbf
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 48,133 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 42,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 42,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 33,564 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 33,564 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 24,246 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 14,951 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 12,590 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 5,305 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 5,199 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 4,865 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 4,612 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 4,092 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 3,712 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Kle 650 Cbf?

Based on 2,054 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
1,095
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Drive chain excessively loose 4
Drive chain worn to excess 4
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GV12 HWA is a 2012 Kawasaki Kle 650 Cbf in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki Kle 650 Cbf models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 13,559 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 Kle 650 Cbf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV12 HWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Kle 650 Cbf typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Kawasaki Kle 650 Cbf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV12 HWA is a 2012 Kawasaki Kle 650 Cbf, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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