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RE12 YLN

2012 Kawasaki Kle 650 Cbf

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,875 mi
Last recorded22,875 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Kle 650 Cbf13,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 YLN
MakeKawasaki
ModelKle 650 Cbf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 22,875 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 22,811 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 21,799 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 20,668 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 20,142 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 19,258 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 18,746 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 18,746 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2016 14,958 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 14,958 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 13,820 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Kle 650 Cbf?

Based on 2,054 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
1,095
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Drive chain excessively loose 4
Drive chain worn to excess 4
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RE12 YLN is a 2012 Kawasaki Kle 650 Cbf in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki Kle 650 Cbf models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 13,559 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 Kle 650 Cbf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE12 YLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Kle 650 Cbf typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Kawasaki Kle 650 Cbf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RE12 YLN is a 2012 Kawasaki Kle 650 Cbf, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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