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OU12 DDZ

2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,300 mi
Last recorded29,300 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf8,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 DDZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 250 Kaf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2025 29,300 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 28,891 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 28,745 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 28,529 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Slight bind on front and rear wheel rotation.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 27,266 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 26,887 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 26,886 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
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OU12 DDZ is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OU12 DDZ, 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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OU12 DDZ is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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