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WJ61 FWY

2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,892 mi
Last recorded13,892 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf11,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 FWY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 Cbf
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 13,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 May 2026 13,892 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2025 13,633 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 13,633 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 12,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 12,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 11,780 miles

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

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 11,780 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 10,551 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 10,252 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 10,252 miles

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 10,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 9,569 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 9,569 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 8,589 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 4,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 4,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2015 4,174 miles

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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WJ61 FWY is a 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 11,686 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 WJ61 FWY, 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 15 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ61 FWY is a 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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