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WM61 BKE

2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,344 mi
Last recorded21,344 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf12,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM61 BKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 Cbf
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 21,344 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2026 21,344 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 21,014 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 21,014 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 19,019 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 19,019 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

clutch lever operation has restricted movement

Pass 13 Aug 2021 16,392 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 16,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 13,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 13,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2019 9,974 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 9,974 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 2,516 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 1,692 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 1,153 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 1,129 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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WM61 BKE is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WM61 BKE, 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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WM61 BKE is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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