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SH61 WXL

2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,042 mi
Last recorded21,042 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf12,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 WXL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 Cbf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 21,042 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 18,347 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 18,191 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 18,191 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 17,645 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 16,446 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 15,525 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable bars bent r/hand side (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 14,189 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 13,552 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 12,423 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 11,333 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 11,333 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 10,522 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 10,522 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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SH61 WXL is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SH61 WXL, 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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What year was SH61 WXL registered?

SH61 WXL is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf, first registered on 4 February 2012.

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