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WN12 KJU

2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,879 mi
Last recorded43,879 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf12,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 KJU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 Cbf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 43,879 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 39,905 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 39,905 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 36,883 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 36,883 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 33,737 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear shock bush slight play top (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 33,737 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear shock bush slight play top (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,943 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 28,522 miles

Rear Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 28,522 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 14,187 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 26 Apr 2016 14,187 miles

Offside Front Upper Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Mar 2015 5,371 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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WN12 KJU is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WN12 KJU, 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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WN12 KJU is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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