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YG61 ASU

2012 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf

White Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,902 mi
Last recorded37,902 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf12,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 ASU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 650 Cbf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 37,902 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 37,706 miles

cooling fan insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2024 37,706 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Footrest missing left (siezed) (6.2.12 (a))

cooling fan insecure

rear wheel adjusters slightly loose

Pass 19 Jun 2023 36,701 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Slight coolant leak

Pass 26 May 2022 35,488 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 34,190 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 34,190 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 33,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear tyre plugged

Pass 3 Jan 2019 31,221 miles

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

staple in front tyre

Fail 3 Jan 2019 31,221 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

staple in front tyre

Pass 27 Dec 2017 25,875 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

number plate light not working

Pass 21 Dec 2016 19,720 miles

Rear tyre has been plugged

number plate light not working

Pass 21 Dec 2015 14,772 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 10,835 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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YG61 ASU is a 2012 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf in White with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YG61 ASU, 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 YG61 ASU registered?

YG61 ASU is a 2012 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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