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YP11 TGU

2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

37,419 mi
Last recorded37,419 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf14,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 TGU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 650 Cbf
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 37,419 miles

Chain notchy feeling when rotated.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 37,413 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak left and right fork seal leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Chain notchy feeling when rotated.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 36,939 miles

Clutch lever shortened short lever fitted (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied short lever fitted (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 36,939 miles

Clutch lever shortened short lever fitted (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied short lever fitted (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 36,089 miles

Clutch lever shortened short lever fitted (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied short lever fitted (1.1.2 (d))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 34,487 miles

Clutch lever shortened short lever fitted (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied short brake lever fitted (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 34,487 miles

Clutch lever shortened short lever fitted (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied short brake lever fitted (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements small registration plate fitted. small digits (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 31,893 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 28,831 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 28,308 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 28,241 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 26,393 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Rear Upper Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 26,393 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Rear Upper Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

front and rear tubeless tyre valves split

Pass 23 Feb 2016 24,794 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 24,794 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 17,239 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 5,661 miles

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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YP11 TGU is a 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 14,468 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 YP11 TGU, 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 15 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 YP11 TGU registered?

YP11 TGU is a 2011 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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