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YJ61 FVN

2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,338 mi
Last recorded24,338 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf11,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 FVN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 Cbf
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 24,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 21,102 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 20,528 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 20,525 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 19,363 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 18,917 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 18,168 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 16,906 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 15,722 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 15,548 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 14,766 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 11,895 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 11,895 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

rear n/o plate light inop

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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YJ61 FVN is a 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 11,686 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 YJ61 FVN, 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 15 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 YJ61 FVN registered?

YJ61 FVN is a 2011 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf, first registered on 11 October 2011.

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The MOT history for YJ61 FVN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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