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YW16 SYF

2016 Kawasaki Ex

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,917 mi
Last recorded16,917 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kawasaki Ex9,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 SYF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 16,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened upper fork stanchion (chrome) has light surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened upper fork stanchion (chrome) has light surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads worn close to the limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 10,312 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 3,568 miles

Chain joining link has rivet split ends.

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 3,524 miles

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

Chain joining link has rivet split ends.

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 3,195 miles

Chain joining link has rivet split ends.

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 2,891 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 2,865 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 2,663 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex?

Based on 15,662 MOT tests across 2,443 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
2,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
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YW16 SYF is a 2016 Kawasaki Ex in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Kawasaki Ex models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 9,832 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YW16 SYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Kawasaki Ex is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YW16 SYF registered?

YW16 SYF is a 2016 Kawasaki Ex, first registered on 20 August 2016.

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