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WP12 CAA

2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

29,497 mi
Last recorded29,497 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf12,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 CAA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 Cbf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 29,497 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 29,136 miles

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

Slight damage to fairings

Pass 2 Mar 2023 28,707 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 27,203 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 26,158 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 26,158 miles

emissions pipe not connected

Fail 21 Aug 2020 26,158 miles

emissions pipe not connected

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) wheel split pin missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 26,158 miles

Direction indicator not working telltail (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 25,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit right on limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 24,531 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 23,329 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 23,329 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 22,013 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 22,013 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 16,166 miles

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

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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WP12 CAA is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WP12 CAA, 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 WP12 CAA registered?

WP12 CAA is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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