CarVerify

Free Car Check

LR12 HRE

2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf

Black Petrol 249cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,890 mi
Last recorded24,890 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf8,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 HRE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 250 Kaf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 24,890 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 24,867 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 24,674 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 21,681 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 19,160 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 17,726 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 17,726 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 16,340 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 16,329 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 14,526 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 12,425 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 6,991 miles

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
Full Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LR12 HRE is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR12 HRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR12 HRE?

You can check the full history of LR12 HRE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LR12 HRE registered?

LR12 HRE is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is LR12 HRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 HRE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR12 HRE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LR12 HRE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.