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WK12 XBU

2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,213 mi
Last recorded11,213 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf12,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 XBU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 Cbf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 11,213 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 11,213 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2022 10,123 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 9,574 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 8,591 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 5,539 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 4,150 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 3,265 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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WK12 XBU is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WK12 XBU, 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 WK12 XBU registered?

WK12 XBU is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf, first registered on 7 April 2012.

Is WK12 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK12 XBU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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