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LB61 HLE

2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,846 mi
Last recorded10,846 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf12,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 HLE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 Cbf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 10,846 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 10,846 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure swinging arm bolt was slightly loose,this has been tifgtened (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 10,496 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 10,288 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 9,277 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 8,282 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 7,532 miles

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

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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LB61 HLE is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LB61 HLE, 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 LB61 HLE registered?

LB61 HLE is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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The MOT history for LB61 HLE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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