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WP61 GVG

2012 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,686 mi
Last recorded27,686 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf12,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 GVG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 650 Cbf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 27,686 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 27,539 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 26,472 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 25,896 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 25,896 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 21,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 13,110 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 13,017 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 8,470 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 6,183 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 3,597 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 3,022 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf?

Based on 2,020 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
956
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Drive chain excessively loose 5
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WP61 GVG is a 2012 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 12,547 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 Er 650 Cbf fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP61 GVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WP61 GVG registered?

WP61 GVG is a 2012 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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