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KU12 XBE

2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,588 mi
Last recorded17,588 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf12,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 XBE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 Cbf
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 17,588 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 9,164 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 9,164 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 8,908 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 8,908 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 7,792 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 5,719 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 5,318 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 3,217 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 2,759 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 2,354 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 2,354 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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KU12 XBE is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KU12 XBE, 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 KU12 XBE registered?

KU12 XBE is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is KU12 XBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU12 XBE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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