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OU12 FBX

2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

10,843 mi
Last recorded10,843 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf8,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 FBX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 250 Kaf
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 10,843 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on swing arm around central brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 10,445 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 10,445 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 9,768 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 9,768 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 8,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 8,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 8,083 miles

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

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 7,216 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 7,216 miles

Brake fluid contaminated frt and rr (1.8 (a))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 6,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 6,134 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 5,161 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 5,161 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 3,595 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 3,595 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 2,251 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 FBX is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OU12 FBX, 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 FBX is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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