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WU12 YBV

2012 Kawasaki EX650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,925 mi
Last recorded26,925 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki EX65013,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 YBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX650
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 26,925 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 26,715 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 26,715 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 26,410 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 26,410 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 25,993 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 25,871 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 25,397 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 24,970 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 23,821 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 20,122 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX650?

Based on 1,347 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
960
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Drive chain excessively loose 8
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Drive chain worn to excess 5
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WU12 YBV is a 2012 Kawasaki EX650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki EX650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 13,962 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 EX650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU12 YBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX650 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Kawasaki EX650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU12 YBV registered?

WU12 YBV is a 2012 Kawasaki EX650, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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