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YH12 XJP

2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

35,678 mi
Last recorded35,678 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf11,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 XJP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 Ecf
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 35,678 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 35,678 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 33,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 33,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 30,246 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 30,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 26,104 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 26,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 22,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 20,890 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 18,417 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 16,774 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to wear limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 16,774 miles

Nearside Upper Headlamp aim too low main beam (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to wear limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 21 Jul 2017 14,552 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 14,552 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 11,526 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 8,580 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf?

Based on 2,622 MOT tests across 316 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
884
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
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YH12 XJP is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 11,539 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 Ecf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH12 XJP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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YH12 XJP is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Ecf, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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