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YY12 VTU

2012 Kawasaki Ex

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,729 mi
Last recorded12,729 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Ex8,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 VTU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 12,729 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 11,664 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 8,820 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 8,688 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 8,688 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 8,672 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 8,663 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 8,641 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 8,595 miles

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 VTU is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

YY12 VTU is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is YY12 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY12 VTU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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