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YK12 YYN

2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,259 mi
Last recorded20,259 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf12,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 YYN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 Cbf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 20,259 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 20,255 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 19,718 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 18,175 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 16,275 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 16,213 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch in head bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

chain has a few tight links

Pass 11 May 2018 15,136 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 14,002 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 10,311 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 6,605 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 2,649 miles

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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YK12 YYN is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 12,120 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK12 YYN, 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 14 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK12 YYN is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Cbf, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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