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KE12 GLZ

2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

26,962 mi
Last recorded26,962 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf8,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 GLZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 250 Kaf
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 26,962 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 26,888 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 26,383 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2023 26,383 miles

Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2022 22,801 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 18,150 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 13,861 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 13,861 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 9,784 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 9,197 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 9,195 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 7,841 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 7,431 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 7,431 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 7,292 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very uneven and tread low (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2015 7,292 miles

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very uneven and tread low (4.1.3(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 GLZ is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GLZ, 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 GLZ is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf, first registered on 4 August 2012.

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