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KE12 GKP

2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,700 mi
Last recorded13,700 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf8,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 GKP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 250 Kaf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 13,700 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 13,686 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 13,684 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 13,665 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 13,665 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 13,649 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Noticeable tight spots (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 12,851 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 12,380 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 12,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 11,723 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 11,106 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 9,779 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 7,656 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 7,656 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user adjust (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 May 2015 4,310 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 4,310 miles

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

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 GKP is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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