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HJ12 LXG

2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,733 mi
Last recorded29,733 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf12,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 LXG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 Cbf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 29,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 29,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 28,728 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 28,069 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 27,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear tyre plugged

Pass 10 Jul 2019 24,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Gear lever bent

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 24,652 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak R/H (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working Rear switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Gear lever bent

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 18,265 miles

Front Right indicator lens cracked

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 14,421 miles

front indicater cracked but does not affect use

Pass 6 Feb 2016 10,993 miles

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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HJ12 LXG is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ12 LXG, 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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What year was HJ12 LXG registered?

HJ12 LXG is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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