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VK62 TVJ

2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,846 mi
Last recorded3,846 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf8,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 TVJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 250 Kaf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 3,846 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 3,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 3,684 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 3,684 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 2,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 2,334 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 2,334 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 2,334 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 2,303 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 2,297 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 2,240 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 2,014 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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VK62 TVJ is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK62 TVJ, 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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What year was VK62 TVJ registered?

VK62 TVJ is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 250 Kaf, first registered on 2 October 2012.

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