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KE12 GKL

2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,868 mi
Last recorded19,868 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf8,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 GKL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 250 Kaf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 19,868 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 19,703 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 14,999 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 12,297 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 12,279 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 12,133 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 12,133 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 11,715 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 10,917 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 8,714 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front tyre cracking in tread

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf?

Based on 2,097 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
suspension movement is excessively stiff 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
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KE12 GKL is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 8,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE12 GKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KE12 GKL registered?

KE12 GKL is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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