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HG61 KAJ

2012 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,350 mi
Last recorded31,350 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf12,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 KAJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 650 Cbf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 31,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 30,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2024 29,459 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 27,858 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 26,664 miles

Advise front wheel bearings rough.

Pass 19 Mar 2021 26,494 miles

CHAIN IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHTLY GRUMBLY

Pass 19 Mar 2020 25,893 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 24,229 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 21,994 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 18,602 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 18,602 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 15,250 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 15,250 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 11,963 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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HG61 KAJ is a 2012 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 12,547 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 HG61 KAJ, 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 14 years old, this Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HG61 KAJ is a 2012 Kawasaki Er 650 Cbf, first registered on 4 February 2012.

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