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RJ11 KNL

2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Caf

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,443 mi
Last recorded46,443 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Caf13,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ11 KNL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 Caf
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 46,443 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 46,336 miles

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

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 43,505 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 43,502 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 40,088 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 40,088 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up Sprocket carrier (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 36,439 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 31,259 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 18,642 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 18,642 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 10,247 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 9,840 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 9,833 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 8,636 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 8,636 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 650 Caf?

Based on 2,783 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
890
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Drive chain excessively loose 6
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 5
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RJ11 KNL is a 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Caf in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Caf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 13,299 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 Caf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ11 KNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 650 Caf typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 650 Caf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJ11 KNL is a 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Caf, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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