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HJ11 XEL

2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,019 mi
Last recorded9,019 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf14,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 XEL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 650 Cbf
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 9,019 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 9,019 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 6,349 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 6,349 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 3,553 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 3,446 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 3,339 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 3,155 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 3,082 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 1,699 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 1,699 miles

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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HJ11 XEL is a 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HJ11 XEL, 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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What year was HJ11 XEL registered?

HJ11 XEL is a 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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