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DF12 CPE

2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Caf

White Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,108 mi
Last recorded17,108 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 CPE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 650 Caf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 17,108 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork stanchions pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 17,108 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork stanchions pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 16,280 miles

Forks slightly corroded forks have slight pitting on chrome legs (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 16,280 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Forks slightly corroded forks have slight pitting on chrome legs (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 14,770 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 14,394 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 14,394 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 13,750 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 13,731 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 12,032 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 8,169 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 8,037 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 7,806 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 6,644 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 5,888 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 650 Caf?

Based on 2,783 MOT tests across 282 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
890
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Drive chain excessively loose 6
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 5
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DF12 CPE is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Caf in White with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ex 650 Caf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF12 CPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 650 Caf typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 650 Caf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DF12 CPE is a 2012 Kawasaki Ex 650 Caf, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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