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YY12 HBP

2012 Kawasaki Ex

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,948 mi
Last recorded11,948 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex8,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 HBP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 11,948 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 11,029 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 9,196 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 7,967 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 6,731 miles

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

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 6,276 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 6,276 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 4,625 miles

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

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

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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YY12 HBP is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki Ex models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 8,680 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY12 HBP, 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 14 years old, this Kawasaki Ex is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY12 HBP registered?

YY12 HBP is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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