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GY12 OYL

2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,645 mi
Last recorded27,645 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf12,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 OYL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 Cbf
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 27,645 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 27,035 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 25,306 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 22,026 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 18,768 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 17,124 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 17,118 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 17,097 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 16,636 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 15,037 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 15,032 miles

Offside Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain adjuster loose (6.2.1h)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front tyre worn out off shape

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Apr 2015 12,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 12,119 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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GY12 OYL 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 GY12 OYL, 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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GY12 OYL is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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