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HG12 BCE

2012 Kawasaki ER6

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,214 mi
Last recorded29,214 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki ER612,868 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 BCE
MakeKawasaki
ModelER6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 29,214 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 28,427 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 28,173 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 28,172 miles

Front Brake lever insecure fixing bolt loose. (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

both pillion grab rails insecure.

Pass 13 Feb 2023 27,726 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 26,585 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 26,003 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 24,233 miles

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

number plate light not working

Pass 1 Aug 2017 22,445 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 22,445 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 20,083 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 20,083 miles

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2015 19,080 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER6?

Based on 28,470 MOT tests across 2,580 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
979
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 288
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 133
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 96
Drive chain excessively loose 96
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 91
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HG12 BCE is a 2012 Kawasaki ER6 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki ER6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 12,868 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 ER6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG12 BCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ER6 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Kawasaki ER6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HG12 BCE registered?

HG12 BCE is a 2012 Kawasaki ER6, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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