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PK61 UZX

2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,709 mi
Last recorded88,709 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf12,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 UZX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 Cbf
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 88,709 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 88,264 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 88,264 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 87,518 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 87,518 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 86,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 86,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure modified such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering side stand mounting bracket catching drive chain (6.1.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 84,572 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 84,552 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 74,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 74,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake excessively binding slide pins siezed (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 65,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 65,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,549 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 33,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2015 33,858 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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PK61 UZX is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PK61 UZX, 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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PK61 UZX is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf, first registered on 21 February 2012.

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